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Astana Concerned by Islamist Propaganda Drive

Hizb ut-Tahrir activists arrested distributing leaflets calling for a Caliphate and a Jihad against Israel.

21 Feb 05

Islamic radicals are expanding their propaganda campaign in southern Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan treat each other like pariahs, despite having strong mutual interests

21 Feb 05

But pipeline plan carries dangers as well as benefits, analysts warn.

21 Feb 05

Lead an alternative lifestyle in Almaty and you may well end up bribed, beaten or tortured

21 Feb 05

Attacks on American and Israeli embassies suggest Uzbek authorities have a new Islamic opposition force to contend with.

21 Feb 05

International officials are in a race to stabilize Afghanistan following the Taleban withdrawal from Kabul.

21 Feb 05

Poaching scandal threatens to blow up into political row as protected species turns up at Russian airbase.

21 Feb 05

The economic crisis at home has forced prostitutes to expand their horizons.

21 Feb 05

The United States was quick to catch Saddam Hussein, but appears to see no profit in bringing Radovan Karadzic to justice.

21 Feb 05

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