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AFGHANISTAN
Presidential election to be held as early as May
Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced on Saturday that a presidential election will be held by May, in line with the national constitution. This puts him at odds with the US, which backs a date in August, giving its troops time to touch base.
AFGHANISTAN
Uzbek president to allow US non-military transport
Uzbek President Islam Karimov (pictured) has agreed to allow US non-military supplies to Afghanistan to transit through his country. The announcement comes after nearby Kyrgyzstan said it would close its US military base.
KYRGYZSTAN
Central Asia hit by strong earthquake
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit Central Asia's most densely populated corner, between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan with no immediate casualties reported. A 5.7-magnitude aftershock happened in China.
FOOTBALL - UZBEKISTAN
Brazil's legendary Zico to coach Uzbek club
Zico, a living legend in Brazilian football, is to be the new coach of Bunyodkor, leader of the Uzbek league. The 55-year-old tactician had been the coach of the Japanese team that were Asian champions in 2004.
FOOTBALL - TRANSFER
Kuruvchi may sign Barcelona star Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o, one of the world's best strikers, is considering a one-year contract with Uzbek club Kuruvchi who have made a $40 million offer to Barcelona where the Cameroonian is playing.
EUROPE - CRIME
European police coordination leads to 10 arrests
Police in France, Germany and the Netherlands arrested a total of 10 people suspected of supporting an Islamic extremist network in Uzbekistan. A police source called the arrests a 'pre-emptive' measure.
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