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Georgian People Pray For Peace Ahead Of Parliamentary Election In Tbilisi
People gather on a bridge across the Kura River for a prayer for peace in the country ahead of parliamentary elections in Tbilisi, Georgia, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. Georgia holds tightly contested parliamentary elections on Oct. 1. <AP Photo/Shakh Aivazov> news@theasian.asia
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“Troupe Tour,” an Artistic Festival, Kicks Off In Almaty
Artists perform during the “Troupe Tour” under the framework of the Almaty cultural year in Almaty, Sept. 6, 2012. The “Troupe Tour” kicked off on Thursday evening with the participation of artists from Russia, the Great Britain, Italy, Ukrain and Kazakhstan. <Xinhua=Timur> news@theasian.asia
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Kazakhstan : Kazakhstan boxers and ballet dancers go into striptease
Major News of <Tengrinews> : Kazakhstan boxers and ballet dancers go into striptease Kazakhstan strippers used to be ballet dancers and boxers, the professionals told Tengrinews.kz. An average cost of one dance is 15 thousand tenge ($100) both for male and female striptease. The performance lasts for around 5 minutes.…
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Kazakhstan : Olympics, Kazakhstan ranked 7th by Olympic medal count after 2nd day
Major News of <Tengrinews> : Olympics, Kazakhstan ranked 7th by Olympic medal count after 2nd day Kazakhstan national Olympic team is ranked 7th by medal count after the second day of the Olympics-2012 for the first time in the history of the independent Kazakhstan, Vesti.kz reports. Kazakhstan athletes won two…
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Kyrgyzstan : Controversial Song Banned In Osh For ‘Inciting Ethnic Hatred’
Major News of <Radip Free Europe> : Controversial Song Banned In Osh For ‘Inciting Ethnic Hatred’ More than 400 people were killed in ethnic clashes between Uzbeks and Kyrgyz in Osh two years ago. OSH, Kyrgyzstan – The regional court in Kyrgyzstan’s southern province of Osh has banned a controversial…
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Uzbekistan : Andijan protesting again!
Major News of <Uznews> : Andijan protesting again! About 2,000 people took to the streets in Andijan today, demanding compensation for homes demolished in 2011. The place of protest has been blocked and interior forces have been drawn up to the town. This is the second protest demonstration by home…
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Mongolia : O.Enkhtuvshin becomes MPP Chairman
Major News in <Montsame> : O.Enkhtuvshin becomes MPP Chairman A parliamentarin O.Enkhtuvshin has been elected the chairman of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP). It happened at the sixth conference of the party on Tuesday late evening. Mr. Enkhtuvshin took almost 90 per cent of votes of members. In addition to it, the…
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Central Asia & Caucasus : Rich-Poor Gap Much Wider than Previously Believed
Major News in <Urasianet.org> : Rich-Poor Gap Much Wider than Previously Believed A new report discredits the concept of trickle-down economics, a theory that holds that if ultra-wealthy individuals receive tax breaks and other incentives, they will drive economic growth and promote prosperity for all. Instead of spreading the wealth, the…
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Major news in Kazakhstan on July 3 : Kazakhstan people have got about four hours of leisure time daily
Major news in <Tengri news> : Kazakhstan people have got about four hours of leisure time daily The Statistics Agency of Kazakhstan has conducted a research named Time budget implementation by population of Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz reports, citing the press-service of the Agency. The Agency has found out that Kazakhstan citizens…
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Major news in Kyrgyzstan on June 27: What Are Kyrgyz Kids Learning?
Major news in <URASIANET>: What Are Kyrgyz Kids Learning? Children study at a school in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn province in February 2010. When Kyrgyzstan twice scored last place in an international exam designed to rate the country’s education system, the official response – to stop participating in the test altogether –…
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