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A man dressed in a national costume runs with his border guard shepherd dog Alabay during Dog Day celebration in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Sunday, April 25, 2021.

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The dog is to be celebrated on the same day the Central Asian country lauds its Akhla-Teke horse. The two animals are seen as a source of national pride.

26/04/2021

Chinese lawyer Yu Wensheng has been jailed by the Chinese authorities after promoting human rights

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Allegedly tortured while in prison in China, Yu Wensheng switched from being a successful corporate lawyer to fighting for human rights before he was arrested.

12/02/2021

Turkmenistan hosts the 1st Caspian Economic Forum focused on boosting industry, trade and tourism

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The five states surrounding the Caspian sea are seeking to deepen their cooperation in the industrial, trade and tourism sectors at the 1st Caspian Economic Forum in Turkmenistan.

19/08/2019

Facing up to the challenges of the fast disappearing Aral Sea

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Focus takes stock of the situation of the Aral Sea. The subject - from an ecological point of view - is as worrying as that of deforestation in the Amazon. Five Heads of State from Central Asia just met in Turkmenistan to show their common commitment to this huge ecological and economic challenge.

31/08/2018

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Five nations sign landmark deal on status of Caspian Sea

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

The convention sees five nations - Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan – agree to the status of the disputed body of water.

16/08/2018

Turkmen section of trans-Afghanistan gas pipeline completed

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The pipeline — developed by the TAPI Pipeline Company — will carry 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas a year and create about 12,000 jobs.

28/02/2018

Asian Games end on high note in Ashgabat

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For 10 days, the sporting flame lit up Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat.

05/10/2017

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games end on a high note

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The Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games came to an end.

27/09/2017

Running to find peace and fight prejudice in Ashgabat

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For the first time a refugee team takes part in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

26/09/2017

Hamad Al Attiayah shines for Oman at Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

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Hamad Al Attiayah is the rising star of the Qatari team, and he shone the brightest on day nine of the fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

25/09/2017

Hong Kong's swimming team breaks Asian Games record

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Hong Kong's swimming team breaks Asian Games record

It was a dream team result for Hong Kong’s women on day eight of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.

24/09/2017

South Korea fighting fit at Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

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South Korea’s taekwondo was on top of the world after it scooped seven medals at the fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Ashgabat.

23/09/2017

China claims gold in track cycling at Asian Games

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A sporting celebrity back home, Hong Kong’s Lee Wai Sze is one of the stars of track cycling at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.

22/09/2017

Syria scores gold in Ashgabat

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Syria has been scoring gold at the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.

21/09/2017

Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games: Turkmenistan's women strike gold

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Hello and welcome from Ashgabat.

20/09/2017

Australia aims for gold in Ashgabat

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The Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games are in full swing in the Turkmen capital Ashgabat.

19/09/2017

Asian Games kick off in Ashgabat

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The arrival of the official flame has kicked off the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat.

18/09/2017

Game on for Ashgabat and Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

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Ashgabat is in the spotlight.

17/09/2017

Ashgabat gears up for Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

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Ashgabat, the Turkmenistan capital, awaits the guests of the Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, also known as AIMAG.

30/08/2017

Word of the day: Goresh

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This Turkmen form of belt wrestling is becoming more and more popular - not just among men, but also women.

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