Man in US quiet regarding Uzbekistan terrorism plot

The China Post - Saturday 18th May, 2013

BOISE, Idaho--An Uzbekistan national pleaded not guilty and said little during his first court appearance Friday on U.S. charges that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized terrorist group in his home country plan a terrorist attack ...

Aliyev said Azerbaijan needed support of international community to end Armenian invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Turkish Press - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Aliyev said Azerbaijan needed support of international community to end Armenian invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh. VIENNA - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev asked the international community to lend its support for ending the Armenian invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh.Armenia insists on not leaving Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, even after United Nations Security ...

Gazprom plans Ukraine bypass

Asia Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Vladimir Socor On April 3, in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin and Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller announced a colossal series of gas projects. These involve an expansion of existing big projects or a reactivation of earlier, unimplemented proposals. Ukraine's start of gas imports from Europe, reducing dependence on Gazprom, triggered this Putin-Miller move. In a set-piece dialogue, they ...

Fitch Affirms Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund at BBB- Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Saturday 18th May, 2013

California's Fiscally Disciplined Budget Positive Fitch Ratings views California's fiscal 2014 budget as continuing the disciplined approach to fiscal management shown by the state in recent years. California's economic outlook cautiously forecasts that the expiration of the federal payroll tax holiday and federal sequestration cuts will have a modestly negative impact on ...

Skis replace bullets in Iraqi Kurdistan

Asia Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Karlos Zurutuza PENJWIN, Iraqi Kurdistan - When 37-year-old Igor Urizar first happened upon the isolated mountain village of Penjwin, 300 kilometers northeast of Baghdad, he had a vision of this border-town - nestled in the pristine, snow-capped mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan - transformed into a haven for skiers. Today, after four years of hard work, Urizar is the proud founder of the ...

Uzbekistan A Massacre That Should Not Fade Into History

Human Rights Watch - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Eight years have passed after one of the worst massacres in the former Soviet Union since its collapse. On May 13, 2005, security forces in the city of Andijan, Uzbekistan, opened fire on protesters, the vast majority unarmed, killing hundreds of men, women and children as they tried to flee. No one has been held accountable, and the authoritarian president, Islam Karimov, has defied calls for ...

Uzbek national pleads not guilty to U.S. terrorism charges

CBC News - Saturday 18th May, 2013

A Uzbekistan national pleaded not guilty and said little during his first court appearance on Friday, on U.S. charges that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized militant ...

Russia Tajikistan in lopsided alliance

Asia Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Shavkat Kasymov Despite the optimism with which Tajik government officials hailed their country's accession to the World Trade Organization in January, there is a need for a more realistic assessment of the potential economic prospects in regards to membership of the world trading community. Tajikistan is a remittance-dependent country with strong political affinity to Russia, ...

Azerbaijans Israel diplomacy tests Iran

Asia Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Shahin Abbasov BAKU - Azerbaijan in late April crossed a self-imposed "red line" in its relations with southern neighbor Iran by dispatching Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov to Israel, Tehran's arch-foe. Reasons for the timing of the move are not clear, but, so far, Tehran appears to be biding its time with a response. While Israel and Azerbaijan - like Iran, a majority ...

Caucasus jihadis feel Boston shocks

Asia Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Dmitry Shlapentokh The Boston bombing is still in the process of investigation and could have a variety of repercussions in both the short and the long run. Many of these repercussions cannot be predicted, but some can be seen. One is connected with the North Caucasus jihadis' involvement in the Syrian conflict, and their relationship with the US. While several months ago the North ...

Events devoted to Azerbaijan held in Laigle

News.Az - Saturday 18th May, 2013

The French city of Laigle has hosted an exhibition and concert as part of the project 'Cultural values of Azerbaijan-the Caucasian pearl', implemented by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation with the support of the Azerbaijani embassy in France. According to AzerTag, speaking at the opening of the exhibition, the French city mayor, Thierry Pinaud noted that he is familiar with our country. He ...

Military vehicle crashes in Azerbaijan 4 sevicemen killed 9 injured

News.Az - Saturday 18th May, 2013

APA ’s north bureau reports that 4 servicemen died, 9 were injured in the accident. The injured servicemen were taken to Guba central hospital. The details of the accident are being investigated. According to intiial reports, the servicemen are soldiers of Interior Ministry’s Interior ...

Armenian occupation of Azerbaijans Lachin turns 21

News.Az - Saturday 18th May, 2013

21 years have passed since the occupation of Lachin Region of Azerbaijan by the Armenian armed forces. Armenian army seized Lachin region on May 18, 1992 and de-facto united Nagorno Karabakh with Armenia. The town of Lachin, one settlement and 120 villages of the region were occupied by the enemy. 264 Azerbaijani soldiers and civilians became martyrs and 63 were taken hostage during the ...