Textile industry workers in Turkmenabat, the main town in the eastern Lebap region, have been receiving their wages in kind rather than cash for the last three months. At the end of each month they are issued with a selection of goods made by their factor
If the United Nations takes tough measures against Iran, its neighbour Afghanistan will be undermined economically and could be drawn into a new conflict.
The main opposition parties have dropped out of the race, and the few remaining candidates have no chance against the current president.
Diplomats placing fragile hope in plans for extended African Union mission, with logistical and financial support from UN.
Chinese business floods into Georgia, but little flows in the opposite direction.
The elusive snow leopard may slip away from the Afghan mountains altogether as hunters get wise to the illicit trade in animal parts.
Residents say they are losing their homes to a scheme to create a security zone separating Uzbek territory from Kyrgyzstan.
Industry asked to put some of its profits back into local development.
Profits may be meagre, but for many in the Andijan region gathering scrap metal is the only way to make ends meet.
Beaches and basements are disappearing under water as Kyrgyzstan’s huge lake Issykkul rises inexorably.
