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Voters in Tajikistan, the poorest state in the former USSR, were set Wednesday to hand President Emomali Rakhmon an easy victory for a fourth term at the helm of his country bordering Afghanistan.
Three new crew members blast off Thursday for the International Space Station (ISS) on a Russian rocket, taking with them the precious cargo of an Olympic torch for the 2014 Winter Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Lying on a massage table at a spa in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, Feri Tilukay closed his eyes and smiled blissfully as three enormous snakes slithered all over him.
Jung Chang says she does not enjoy arguments, but the latest book from the writer whose works are banned in China is proving to be typically contentious.
McDonald's Japan issued an apology Friday after it was revealed one of its outlets had posted a notice banning homeless people for more than a year.
Turkey will on Tuesday unveil the world's first sea tunnel connecting two continents, fulfilling a sultan's dream 150 years ago, but also fuelling recent anti-government sentiment for such mega projects.
The United States hailed "significant advancement" in 10 countries, mostly in Latin America and Asia, in combating the worst forms of child labor.
Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade Wednesday, following big falls in New York and after US President Barack Obama asked Congress to delay a vote on US military action in Syria, analysts.
The Chinese leader suggests that Central Asian countries enhance political coordination, actively develop the common road network and reduce barriers to trade.
Oil prices fell in Asian trade Monday after US President Barack Obama's announcement that he would seek approval from lawmakers for military action against Syria eased prospects of an imminent strike.
Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel meets his Asian counterparts on Wednesday as the United States promotes its shift to the region but a potential showdown with Syria looms over the talks.
Kazakhstan's arm wrestler Zhanaly Khassanov from Shymkent has become the ten-time Asian champion at the 2013 Open Asian Armwrestling Cup.
Oil prices climbed in Asian trade Monday after jobs data from the United States beat expectations, boosting confidence in the world's biggest economy.
Kazakhstan's Greco-Roman wrestling team won the third place in the general ranking at the 2013 Asian Junior Wrestling Championship in Phuket, Thailand.
Kazakhstan free-style wrestler won the champion title of the 2013 Asian Junior Wrestling Championship in Phuket, Thailand.
2013 Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from May 31 to June 3.
Eight best Asian water polo teams took part in the Water Polo Championship that was held in Kuwait.
Nurmakhan Tynaliyev of Kazakhstan won over China’s Ni Xiao Ming in the final fight of the Asian Championship.
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev took part in the Boao Forum for Asia started in China.
Oil prices rose in Asian trade Monday after Cyprus and its international creditors struck a 10 billion euro bailout deal, averting collapse of the country's banking system.
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