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20 April 2013, 20:53 (GMT+05:00)
Saudi monarch replaces senior defence official
Saudi King Abdullah has replaced a senior defence official, reported the state-run news agency SPA Saturday, a move raising speculation about the line of...
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20 April 2013, 20:38 (GMT+05:00)
Quake kills 156, injures thousands in south-west China
At least 156 people were killed and more than 5,000 injured when a magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck Saturday in south-west China, destroying buildings and...
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20 April 2013, 19:50 (GMT+05:00)
UzCarlsberg brewery resumes activity in Uzbekistan
Carlsberg Uzbek brewery (UzCarlsberg), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Carlsberg Group, has renewed its activity in Uzbekistan, a source in the government...
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20 April 2013, 17:02 (GMT+05:00)
Front of followers of leadership’s path to introduce candidate in May
A Principlist group which calls itself 'The Front of the Followers of the Leadership’s Path' says it will unveil its pick for the June 14 presidential election...
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20 April 2013, 17:01 (GMT+05:00)
Iran’s presidential hopeful Rezaei not to quit race in favor of any candidate
Principlist candidate Mohsen Rezaei said he will not withdraw in favor of any specific candidate, Aftab News Website reported.
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20 April 2013, 16:57 (GMT+05:00)
Iran’s presidential hopeful vows to struggle to preserve role of Islamic values in society
Principlist candidate Mohammad-Hassan Aboutorabifard said that he will try to preserve the role of Islamic values in the society.
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Iran to establish cement factory in Iraq
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Iranian oil minister: Shell to pay oil debt to Iran soon
20 April 2013, 16:11 (GMT+05:00) -
20 April 2013, 16:01 (GMT+05:00)
ADB to lend $837 million to Uzbekistan
This year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to approve granting credits to Uzbekistan to the total amount of $837 million for projects in the fields of...
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20 April 2013, 15:54 (GMT+05:00)
Azerbaijani Qarant Sigorta Insurance Company raises capital by quarter
The State Securities Committee (SSC) has registered the issue prospectus of ordinary registered shares of Azerbaijani insurance company Qarant Sigorta in the...
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20 April 2013, 15:45 (GMT+05:00)
Azerbaijani Pasha Bank increases capital by over 13 percent
The State Securities Committee (SSC) has registered the issue prospectus of ordinary registered non-documentary shares of PashaBank OJSC in the amount of 178...
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Interest in collateral securities grows in Azerbaijan
20 April 2013, 15:43 (GMT+05:00) -
Life insurance payments increase 4.57-fold in Azerbaijan
20 April 2013, 15:34 (GMT+05:00) -
20 April 2013, 15:27 (GMT+05:00)
Azerbaijani insurance company raises capital by nearly 10 percent
The State Securities Committee (SSC) has registered the issue prospectus of ordinary registered shares of Azerbaijani insurance company Era Trans Sigorta in...
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Minister: Iran resolves to gain OPEC secretary general post
20 April 2013, 15:17 (GMT+05:00) -
20 April 2013, 15:16 (GMT+05:00)
983 suicides committed in Turkish army in 11 years
983 Turkish Army soldiers have committed suicide in the years 2002-2013, Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz said, Anadolu agency reported on Saturday.
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20 April 2013, 15:09 (GMT+05:00)
“We all from Karabakh” demonstration to take place on Turkish-Armenian border
The Turkish Association against baseless Armenian allegations will hold a demonstration entitled ‘We all from Karabakh’ on the Turkish-Armenian border on...
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USD, euro prices rise at Iran’s Forex center
20 April 2013, 14:59 (GMT+05:00) -
Gold coin, forex prices slightly rise at Iran’s free market
20 April 2013, 14:55 (GMT+05:00) -
20 April 2013, 14:52 (GMT+05:00)
Turkmenistan approves statute on study abroad
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov approved the statute on citizens of Turkmenistan studying in higher and high special schools in foreign...
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20 April 2013, 14:21 (GMT+05:00)
Caspian states to discuss development of fishing quotas in Baku
The 33rd meeting of the Commission on Aquatic Bioresources of the Caspian Sea will be held in Baku on April 24-25 under the chairmanship of Azerbaijan, the...
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20 April 2013, 14:19 (GMT+05:00)
Interpol declared wanted two Azerbaijanis (PHOTO)
Law enforcement agencies of Azerbaijan declared wanted via Interpol two Azerbaijanis more, including one woman,
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Iran’s daily export of electricity hits 1.74GW
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20 April 2013, 14:08 (GMT+05:00)
Reports of at least 100 deaths in China earthquake
At least 100 people were killed in the Sichuan earthquake, Chinese media reported Saturday.
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Turkish company to build leisure complex in Turkmenistan
20 April 2013, 14:05 (GMT+05:00) -
Iran exports apples to 24 countries
20 April 2013, 14:01 (GMT+05:00) -
20 April 2013, 14:01 (GMT+05:00)
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan to discuss economic cooperation in Ashgabat
A regular meeting of Turkmenstan-Kazakhstan intergovernmental commission on economic, scientific and technical, and cultural cooperation is scheduled to be...
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20 April 2013, 13:48 (GMT+05:00)
Young entrepreneurs from Islamic countries sign agreements in Baku (PHOTO)
The 3rd congress of the members of the Board of the Islamic Countries Youth Entrepreneurs Network of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which was...
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Temiz Sheher JSC announces tender for dam construction on Boyukshor lake
20 April 2013, 13:37 (GMT+05:00) -
20 April 2013, 13:25 (GMT+05:00)
Turkmen President: Caspian region is one of Eurasia’s most important geopolitical centers
The Caspian region is now one of the most important geopolitical, economic, transportation and communication centers in Eurasia, Turkmen President Gurbanguly...
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20 April 2013, 13:23 (GMT+05:00)
Military exercise with heavies in Iran
A military exercise with use of heavy machinery wil be held in the south-east of Iran during the next two months
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CNPC announces tender in Turkmenistan
20 April 2013, 13:12 (GMT+05:00) -
IFC to grant first credit for renewable energy in Azerbaijan
20 April 2013, 13:07 (GMT+05:00) -
Railroad electrification project tender announced in Uzbekistan
20 April 2013, 12:52 (GMT+05:00) -
Report: Some 10 percent of Iranians face hardship to pay medical costs
20 April 2013, 12:47 (GMT+05:00) -
Requirements for issuance and placement of securities to be improved in Azerbaijan
20 April 2013, 12:47 (GMT+05:00) -
20 April 2013, 12:35 (GMT+05:00)
Weekly review of Azerbaijani currency market
Last week the official rate of the manat to the US dollar set by the Azerbaijani Central Bank (CBA) remained unchanged. The average rate was established at...
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20 April 2013, 12:30 (GMT+05:00)
Azerbaijan and Latvia to discuss business opportunities
Latvian President Andris Bērziņš will pay an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on April 24 and 25.
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20 April 2013, 12:29 (GMT+05:00)
Situation on Azerbaijani-Armenian front-line remains tense
The situation on the contact line between Armenian and Azerbaijani troops remains tense. Armenian Armed Forces fired from their posts situated in the Berkaber...
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20 April 2013, 12:18 (GMT+05:00)
Minister: Turkey does not mind cooperation with Israel
Turkey does not mind cooperation with Israel following the completion of the process of normalization of relations, Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural...
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20 April 2013, 12:13 (GMT+05:00)
Iran unveils three military achievements
A wireless communication system, a missile-launching system, and T-72 battle tank simulation system were the new achievements of the Iranian army.
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20 April 2013, 12:09 (GMT+05:00)
Vice-Premier: Damage caused to Azerbaijan by Armenia’s occupation policy totals over $300 billion
The preliminary estimate of the damage caused to Azerbaijan due to the occupation policy of Armenia was promulgated.
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20 April 2013, 11:52 (GMT+05:00)
Statoil considers 12-year share in TANAP to be enough
For transportation of gas from Azerbaijani ‘Shah Deniz’ gas condensate field, Statoil's does not need to have a share in Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline project...
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20 April 2013, 11:40 (GMT+05:00)
India in talks with Iran to join IPI gas pipeline: official
India is negotiating with Iran about participating in the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project, IRIB reported with reference to Iranian Oil...
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20 April 2013, 11:35 (GMT+05:00)
At least 56 dead, hundreds injured in China earthquake
The confirmed death toll rose to 56 and more than 500 people were injured by a strong earthquake in south-western China province of Sichuan, state media...
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SOCAR to preserve gas production volume at level of 2012
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20 April 2013, 10:58 (GMT+05:00)
Quake in 5 Iranian provinces
Tremors were registered in five provinces of Iran from 23:00 on Friday to Saturday morning,
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20 April 2013, 10:46 (GMT+05:00)
Magnitude-6.6 earthquake rocks China's Sichuan province
Chinese authorities feared hundreds of possible casualties Saturday after a magnitude-6.6 quake struck the south-western province of Sichuan, state media...
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20 April 2013, 10:37 (GMT+05:00)
4-point quake in Turkey
An earthquake measuring 4 points occurred in Kahramanmaras province of Turkey,
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Korea National Oil Corporation to join KazEnergy
20 April 2013, 10:24 (GMT+05:00)
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