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Tajiks set to elect strongman leader for fourth term 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.

06 November 2013 16:51

Russia to take Olympic torch into space 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.

06 November 2013 14:27

Destressss with an Indonesian snake massage 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.

06 November 2013 11:06

Jung Chang and 'the concubine who launched modern China' 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.

04 November 2013 12:23

McDonald's Japan 'sorry' over homeless ban 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.

02 November 2013 10:05

Turkey fulfils sultan's dream with opening of Bosphorus rail tunnel 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.

28 October 2013 13:40

US sees progress in global fight against child labor The United States hailed "significant advancement" in 10 countries, mostly in Latin America and Asia, in combating the worst forms of child labor.

02 October 2013 10:55

Oil prices mixed as Obama seeks to delay Syria vote 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.

12 September 2013 11:44

Xi Jinping on restoration of Silk Road The Chinese leader suggests that Central Asian countries enhance political coordination, actively develop the common road network and reduce barriers to trade.

09 September 2013 19:40

Oil down as Obama seeks Congress approval on Syria 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.

02 September 2013 13:23

Pentagon chief touts US focus on Asia as Syria looms 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.

28 August 2013 13:01

Arm wrestling: Kazakhstan's arm wrestler becomes ten-time Asian champion Kazakhstan's arm wrestler Zhanaly Khassanov from Shymkent has become the ten-time Asian champion at the 2013 Open Asian Armwrestling Cup.

06 August 2013 12:24

Oil prices higher in Asian trade Oil prices climbed in Asian trade Monday after jobs data from the United States beat expectations, boosting confidence in the world's biggest economy.

08 July 2013 15:05

Wrestling: Kazakhstan's Greco-Roman wrestling team 3d at Asian Championship Kazakhstan's Greco-Roman wrestling team won the third place in the general ranking at the 2013 Asian Junior Wrestling Championship in Phuket, Thailand.

18 June 2013 17:56

Wrestling: Kazakh gets Asian free-style title Kazakhstan free-style wrestler won the champion title of the 2013 Asian Junior Wrestling Championship in Phuket, Thailand.

17 June 2013 14:45

Bodybuilding: Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship held in Almaty 2013 Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from May 31 to June 3.

04 June 2013 19:16

Water polo: Astana wins Asian Championship Eight best Asian water polo teams took part in the Water Polo Championship that was held in Kuwait.

29 April 2013 11:54

Wrestling: Kazakhstan wrestler wins Asian Championship Nurmakhan Tynaliyev of Kazakhstan won over China’s Ni Xiao Ming in the final fight of the Asian Championship.

22 April 2013 11:00

Nazarbayev calls to reform global monetary system Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev took part in the Boao Forum for Asia started in China.

09 April 2013 14:59

Oil prices up in Asia on Cyprus bailout deal 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.

26 March 2013 10:18

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