Kazakhstan’s long-serving leader to seek an extension of his rule to 2017

Kazakhstan’s long-serving leader to seek new term

Report: Kazakhstan’s long-serving leader to seek an extension of his rule to 2017

Report: Kazakh leader to seek new term

ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan’s aging leader will seek to extend his rule to 2017 in the energy-rich nation’s next election, a senior presidential adviser said in an interview published Thursday, dampening speculation about potential successors.

Rights group decries Kazakhstan’s lack of media freedom

Watchdog slams lack of Kazakhstan’s media freedom

Security summit to address international inaction over turbulence in Kyrgyzstan

Security summit to focus on Kyrgyzstan

ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Dozens of top officials from Western and former Soviet countries will meet Saturday to redress international inaction over the teetering Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan, which has been rocked by months of instability and violence.

Lawmakers give Kazakhstan’s president lifetime immunity from prosecution

Kazakh lawmakers give president lifetime immunity

US vows greater transparency over fuel supply deals for its air base in Kyrgyzstan

US vows more transparency over base in Kyrgyzstan

Former Soviet Uzbekistan restricts doctors, medical officials ability to leave the country

Uzbekistan limits foreign travel for doctors

Top US envoy Holbrooke tours Central Asia seeking help to stabilize Afghanistan

Holbrooke seeks Central Asia help for Afghanistan