Uzbekistan

Good news: More water in the northern Aral Sea

The drying out of the Aral Sea has been regarded as one of the greatest environmental disasters caused by humans. But now comes the welcome news: Water levels are rising in the northern part.

Kremlin: Murder Plot Against Military Officers in Moscow

Four people have been arrested in Russia, accused of planning to murder high-ranking military officers. This is reported by the security service FSB according to regime-loyal media.

OECD criticizes Sweden's handling of bribery cases

Sweden has loopholes that make it possible for companies to avoid responsibility for bribery committed abroad, writes the economic cooperation organization OECD in a critical report.

United on the Border – After Long and Bloody Dispute

Countries in Central Asia have been quarreling and fighting over border demarcations since the collapse of the Soviet Union, but now it may be over. Two arch-enemies have agreed to draw a clear line.

The Swede loses presidential battle against oligarch

Swedish Otto Drakenberg loses the battle for the chairmanship of the International Fencing Federation (FIE). The Uzbek-Russian billionaire Alisjer Usmanov won the election as expected on home turf. I am incredibly disappointed for the future of fencing, says Drakenberg.

New Medal in Canoe World Championship – Lindberg Grabs Bronze

Swedish Success: Double Medals at the World Championship

Child dies from cough medicine – minimal damages

More than 200 Indonesian children died or were injured when they drank contaminated cough medicine. Now, two companies are being forced to pay compensation to the families. But the sums are low.