Western oil firms face Central Asia's political minefield

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Political tension is currently acting as a formidable barrier to exploiting the vast oil and gas reserves of Central Asia. Russia has since 1993 been placing very tight restrictions on the volume of oil and gas passing through its territory, and there are no really viable alternative routes. However, the Economic Co-operation Organisation, which recently brought together the heads of seven Central Asian states, along with Pakistan, Turkey and Iran, is looking at the possibility of a pipeline route south through Afghanistan to Pakistan and markets beyond.

Natural resources, Natural gas exploration, Central Asia, Oil and gas exploration, Petroleum exploration

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The race to charm the Asian voter

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Politicians in the UK are very aware of the importance of gaining support from the country's 1.6 million Asians, especially as many Asians live in marginal constituencies. The Labour party has traditionally had strong support among Asians, but this is now declining. Labour can no longer take the Asian vote for granted, as many Asians feel that the party has let them down. The Conservative party is also gaining ground on the issue of Kashmir, the Himalayan region which is the focus of a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan.

Political activity, Column, Asians

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Following the hoofprints of Alexander the Great

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Turkmenistan will permit the sale of some 60 Akhal-Teke racehorses, the first time these horses are to be sold to the public. The breed dates from before the time of Alexander the Great, and English thoroughbreds and Arab racehorses are descended from the breed. The breed is intelligent and has speed and stamina, but can be difficult to handle and tends to bond with one owner only. There are thought to be only 1,000 purebreds world wide. Only stallions are to be sold in Turkmenistan and the best stock is not up for sale.

Horses and other equines, Horses, Horse and Other Equine Production, Economic policy, Turkmenistan, Race horses, Racehorses

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