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13 March 2009 News Digest
By Alima Bissenova (3/11/2009 issue of the CACI Analyst)
Three British Troops Killed In South Afghanistan 26 February An explosion killed three British soldiers in Afghanistan's southern Helmand Province, a spokesman for NATO-led forces has said, where U.S. troops are due to be sent to try to turn the tide against Taliban insurgents.
26November 2008 News Digest
By Alima Bissenova (11/26/2008 issue of the CACI Analyst)
Afghan Suicide Blast Kills 11; Two British Soldiers Dead 13 November A suicide car-bomber has attacked a convoy of U.S.
12 November 2008 News Digest
By Alima Bissenova (11/13/2008 issue of the CACI Analyst)
Officials deny Chechen-Ingushetia merger 30 October Rumors of a merger between the Russian republics of Chechnya and Ingushetia are unfounded, regional and federal officials said Wednesday. Oleg Govorun, head of the domestic policy department, called the rumors "groundless," ITAR-TASS reported. "Neither the presidential administration nor the leaders of these republics have such plans," he said.
29 October 2008 News Digest
By Alima Bissenova (10/29/2008 issue of the CACI Analyst)
BP sees boom in Azeri energy sector 17 October BP-Azerbaijan said its total investments for oil fields and pipeline arteries in the region could total $28 billion, top officials said Friday. BP Global Executive Director Andy Inglis said production from the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli and
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