Security

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  Security

  2020-01-06

  Iran abandons nuclear commitments as European powers back United States

  Britain, France and Germany are backing the United States in its growing confrontation with Tehran, as new details have emerged about Gen. Qasem Soleimani's plots to kill Americans.

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  Security

  2020-01-03

  Killing of top militant commander sends stark warning to Tehran

  Despite repeated warnings, Iran and its proxies have launched numerous attacks against US personnel and its allies for nearly a year. The attack on the US embassy was the last straw.

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  Security

  2020-01-03

  Uzbek soldiers win training awards in US as militaries continue to bolster ties

  The joint exercises and friendly competitions highlight what Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted last year -- a new era of strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States.

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  Security

  2020-01-02

  2019: the year of increasing disillusionment toward Russia in Central Asia

  Formerly timid criticism of the former colonial power is becoming louder in the region, while governments in the region are taking concrete steps to separate themselves from Moscow.

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  Security

  2019-12-30

  Over 200,000 civilians flee 'indiscriminate' Russian bombardment in Syria

  The United Nations said more than 80% of those who have fled Russian and Syrian bombings are women and children, who are particularly vulnerable because of the freezing weather.

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  Security

  2019-12-27

  Key security events affected Central Asia in 2019

  Central Asian governments are joining efforts in strengthening border security, fighting terrorism and increasing regional co-operation.

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  Security

  2019-12-24

  Kazakhstan bolsters armed forces, border troops to strengthen its frontier

  Efforts are under way to protect Kazakhstan's borders and sovereignty.

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  Security

  2019-12-16

  Kazakhs receive training on how to counter drug-related money laundering

  Twenty police officers, prosecutors and representatives of the Financial Monitoring Committee and some private-sector employees took part in the live-action training.

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  Security

  2019-12-12

  Fire torches Russia's only aircraft carrier in latest military setback

  In 2019, a string of disasters and accidents has plagued Russia's military, fanning growing concerns over the country's aging defence systems.

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  Security

  2019-12-11

  Chinese hardware in Kazakh cities raises spying concerns

  Beijing 'seems to be interested in everything that is happening in our country,' Kazakh observers say.