13 October 2008, 4:37 am
The media write that the global financial crunch will also affect Russia, which cannot weather both domestic and external risks. "It is said that fools and bad roads are Russia's main problems. This may be so, but it now has several other problems.... read more
12 October 2008, 1:39 am
In times of trouble, investors often race to U.S. Treasuries. Alisher Djumanov suggests a far less obvious destination: Central Asia.... read more
12 October 2008, 12:34 am
Someone once said that the Web is great for finding a needle in a haystack (that perfect boutique hotel), but not so good at finding the haystack (i.e., figuring out where in the world you want to go). What follows are a few Web sites to help you with your...... read more
9 October 2008, 2:59 am
BISHKEK - The Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek will host three summit meetings on Friday, October 10.... read more
6 October 2008, 11:34 pm
BISHKEK, October 7 (Itar-Tass) - Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday will have a Day of Mourning to commemorate 72 residents of the Alai district of the Osh region of the country that died in a devastating earthquake on the nigh from October 5 to 6. President of Kyrgyzstan signed the corresponding decree on Monda... read more
6 October 2008, 5:51 am
Sarah Maguire: If we could read the poets that move huge audiences elsewhere in the world, would it wake up our own?... read more