Karimov
- All
- News
-
Last Soviet Boss Standing, Kazakh Leader Still Lacks Heir
As he laid flowers recently at the grave of Uzbek strongman Islam Karimov, neighbouring Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev could have been forgiven an extra pause for thought.
-
Vladimir Putin Urges Islam Karimov's Successors To Continue His Tough Style Of Rule
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday urged the successors to Uzbekistan's Islam Karimov to continue his policies - apparent encouragement for them to follow his authoritarian line and keep the lid on opposition at home.
-
Vladimir Putin Lays Flowers At Islam Karimov's Grave
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday laid roses at the grave of late Uzbek leader Islam Karimov, whose death last week after 27 years in charge sparked fears of instability in the Central Asian nation.
-
Uzbekistan Seeks Stability In Relations With US: Diplomat
Uzbekistan wants to maintain a stable relationship with the United States as it goes through its first leadership change since independence, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday after meeting the Uzbek foreign minister in Tashkent.
-
Uzbek President's Death Puts A New Spotlight On The Strange Story Of The Country's 'Jailed Princess'
As the head of an authoritarian regime sometimes likened to North Korea, Islam Karimov was known to be ruthless. The president of Uzbekistan whose death became public Friday was accused of having his political opponents jailed, exiled or even killed.
-
Uzbekistan Buries President Islam Karimov
Uzbekistan bade farewell to President Islam Karimov at a high-security funeral on Saturday, after his death plunged the country into the greatest period of uncertainty in its post-Soviet history with no clear successor to the iron-fisted ruler.
-
Uzbek Government Confirms President Islam Karimov's Death
Uzbek President Islam Karimov, authoritarian leader of his Central Asian state for more than 25 years, died today, the government and parliament said in a statement which hailed him as "truly great".
-
Uzbek President Islam Karimov Dies After Stroke - Sources
Uzbek President Islam Karimov has died after suffering a stroke at the age of 78, three diplomatic sources told Reuters today, leaving no obvious successor to take over.
-
Uzbek Leader Islam Karimov In 'Critical' Condition: Official
Strongman Uzbek leader Islam Karimov is in critical condition after his health worsened "sharply" days after he suffered a stroke, an official statement said Friday.
-
Uzbek President Islam Karimov Recovering From Brain Haemorrhage: Daughter
Uzbek President Islam Karimov's daughter said on Wednesday that her father was recovering from a brain haemorrhage, countering speculation that he had died.
-
India, Uzbekistan Agree To Step Up Security Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a meeting with Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov during which the two leaders called for more security cooperation to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations.
-
Leaders Hail Inauguration Of Central Asia's Longest Railway Tunnel
Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Uzbek counterpart, Islam Karimov, hailed the inauguration of the Qamchiq Tunnel in Uzbekistan, the longest in Central Asia.
-
Uzbekistan Frees Jailed Dissident After John Kerry Visit
Uzbekistan today freed one of its longest-serving political prisoners, a local human rights group said, shortly after US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the country.
-
In Central Asia, John Kerry Raises Rights But Tempers Public Criticism
Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday met Uzbekistan's autocratic ruler and officials from other Central Asian states accused of being among the world's worst human rights offenders.
-
PM Modi Presents Uzbek President Amir Khusrau's Poetry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented Uzbek President Islam Karimov a specially commissioned reproduction of the "Khamsa-i-Khusrau" quintet by the great 13th century Sufi poet Amir Khusrau.
-
Last Soviet Boss Standing, Kazakh Leader Still Lacks Heir
As he laid flowers recently at the grave of Uzbek strongman Islam Karimov, neighbouring Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev could have been forgiven an extra pause for thought.
-
Vladimir Putin Urges Islam Karimov's Successors To Continue His Tough Style Of Rule
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday urged the successors to Uzbekistan's Islam Karimov to continue his policies - apparent encouragement for them to follow his authoritarian line and keep the lid on opposition at home.
-
Vladimir Putin Lays Flowers At Islam Karimov's Grave
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday laid roses at the grave of late Uzbek leader Islam Karimov, whose death last week after 27 years in charge sparked fears of instability in the Central Asian nation.
-
Uzbekistan Seeks Stability In Relations With US: Diplomat
Uzbekistan wants to maintain a stable relationship with the United States as it goes through its first leadership change since independence, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday after meeting the Uzbek foreign minister in Tashkent.
-
Uzbek President's Death Puts A New Spotlight On The Strange Story Of The Country's 'Jailed Princess'
As the head of an authoritarian regime sometimes likened to North Korea, Islam Karimov was known to be ruthless. The president of Uzbekistan whose death became public Friday was accused of having his political opponents jailed, exiled or even killed.
-
Uzbekistan Buries President Islam Karimov
Uzbekistan bade farewell to President Islam Karimov at a high-security funeral on Saturday, after his death plunged the country into the greatest period of uncertainty in its post-Soviet history with no clear successor to the iron-fisted ruler.
-
Uzbek Government Confirms President Islam Karimov's Death
Uzbek President Islam Karimov, authoritarian leader of his Central Asian state for more than 25 years, died today, the government and parliament said in a statement which hailed him as "truly great".
-
Uzbek President Islam Karimov Dies After Stroke - Sources
Uzbek President Islam Karimov has died after suffering a stroke at the age of 78, three diplomatic sources told Reuters today, leaving no obvious successor to take over.
-
Uzbek Leader Islam Karimov In 'Critical' Condition: Official
Strongman Uzbek leader Islam Karimov is in critical condition after his health worsened "sharply" days after he suffered a stroke, an official statement said Friday.
-
Uzbek President Islam Karimov Recovering From Brain Haemorrhage: Daughter
Uzbek President Islam Karimov's daughter said on Wednesday that her father was recovering from a brain haemorrhage, countering speculation that he had died.
-
India, Uzbekistan Agree To Step Up Security Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a meeting with Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov during which the two leaders called for more security cooperation to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations.
-
Leaders Hail Inauguration Of Central Asia's Longest Railway Tunnel
Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Uzbek counterpart, Islam Karimov, hailed the inauguration of the Qamchiq Tunnel in Uzbekistan, the longest in Central Asia.
-
Uzbekistan Frees Jailed Dissident After John Kerry Visit
Uzbekistan today freed one of its longest-serving political prisoners, a local human rights group said, shortly after US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the country.
-
In Central Asia, John Kerry Raises Rights But Tempers Public Criticism
Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday met Uzbekistan's autocratic ruler and officials from other Central Asian states accused of being among the world's worst human rights offenders.
-
PM Modi Presents Uzbek President Amir Khusrau's Poetry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented Uzbek President Islam Karimov a specially commissioned reproduction of the "Khamsa-i-Khusrau" quintet by the great 13th century Sufi poet Amir Khusrau.
