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   <title>Tajikistan leads global call to protect melting glaciers at UN-backed summit in Dushanbe</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/10/tajikistan-leads-global-call-to-protect-melting-glaciers-at-un-backed-summit-in-dushanbe</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:00:02 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>In this episode of Focus, we report from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where global leaders, scientists, and climate experts have gathered for the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation to address one of the most pressing water-related challenges of our time - glacier melt.</description>
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   <title>Tajikistan's president calls for global effort to preserve glaciers as melting accelerates</title>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 00:29:18 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Tajikistan, home to the majority of Central Asia's glaciers, is urging global action as climate change accelerates glacier melt. At a high-level international conference in Dushanbe, President Emomali Rahmon proposed launching a major glacier study.</description>
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   <title>Central Asian countries push for regional development at Termez Dialogue</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/21/central-asian-countries-push-for-regional-development-at-termez-dialogue</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 18:04:58 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The Termez Dialogue in Uzbekistan aims to create a permanent platform for Central and South Asian cooperation, emphasising connectivity and economic integration.</description>
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   <title>Judo: Golden Finishes and Heavyweight Heroes in Dushanbe</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/04/judo-golden-finishes-and-heavyweight-heroes-in-dushanbe</link>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 23:09:27 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The final day of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw thrilling ippons, home glory for Rakhimov, and breakout golds for Hajiyev, Reid, Kostoev, and Jia. Tajikistan closed the event with power, pride, and passion on the tatami.</description>
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   <title>Golden Glory in Dushanbe: Tajikistan Shines on Day 2</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/03/golden-glory-in-dushanbe-tajikistan-shines-on-day-2</link>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 22:30:03 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Day 2 of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw Tajikistan claim two golds and one bronze. Local stars Asadulloev and Makhmadbekov thrilled home fans with stunning wins, while Cvjetko and Bold also earned impressive victories. A memorable showcase of judo excellence.</description>
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   <title>Judo Shines in Dushanbe: History, Heroes and Home Glory</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/03/judo-shines-in-dushanbe-history-heroes-and-home-glory</link>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 00:27:15 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The Dushanbe Grand Slam kicked off with thrilling judo action, packed stands, and historic moments. Madina Qurbonzoda, just 17, claimed bronze for Tajikistan, as stars like Buchard and Aghayev took gold. The local passion proves judo truly reigns supreme in Tajikistan.</description>
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   <title>Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/28/kyrgyzstan-and-tajikistan-sign-historic-border-agreement-after-decades-of-disputes</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:24:25 +0100</pubDate>
   <description>Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov ratified the deal on 13 March in Bishkek.</description>
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   <title>Junior Judo World Championship: Teams put on a show on day 5 as Japan protected its title</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2024/10/06/junior-judo-world-championship-teams-put-on-a-show-on-day-5-as-japan-protected-its-title</link>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 22:56:55 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>On the final day of the Judo Junior World Mixed Team Championship in Dushanbe, Japan defended their title with a 4-2 victory over France. Korea claimed bronze after defeating Mongolia 4-0, while Uzbekistan took the other bronze with a win over Azerbaijan.</description>
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   <title>World Junior Judo Championships in Dushanbe: Heavyweights enter the stage</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2024/10/05/world-junior-judo-championships-in-dushanbe-heavyweights-enter-the-stage</link>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:48:31 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>First victories for Uzbekistan, Colombia and South Korea in the championship.</description>
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   <title>2024 Dushanbe Junior WC Day 3: Austria, Georgia and Japan strike gold</title>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:07:22 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>All the latest developments on day three of the tournament.</description>
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   <title>2024 Junior WC Day 2: Dushanbe rises to the occasion</title>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:05:26 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>All the latest developments on day two of the competition.</description>
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   <title>2024 Dushanbe Junior WC Day 1: The future of Judo</title>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>All the latest developments on day one of the tournament.</description>
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   <title>Why did Muslim-majority Tajikistan ban the hijab?</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/24/why-did-muslim-majority-tajikistan-ban-the-hijab</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:53:26 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The ban on headscarves in Tajikistan is seen as a reflection of the political line that the government of president-for-life Emomali Rahmon has been pursuing since 1997.</description>
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   <title>Judo Grand Slam Day 3: Titans of the Tatami</title>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 21:55:13 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>All the latest developments of the Dushanbe Judo Grand Slam 2024.</description>
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   <title>Judo Grand Slam day two: The Dushanbe Dojo</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/04/judo-grand-slam-day-two-the-dushanbe-dojo</link>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 21:14:49 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>All the latest development on the 2024 Dushanbe Grand Slam.</description>
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   <title>Judo Grand Slam: day one at Dushanbe</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/03/judo-grand-slam-day-one-at-dushanbe</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 22:50:04 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>All the latest developments of the Judo Grand Slam 2024.</description>
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   <title>9 detained in Tajikstan over Moscow concert hall shooting</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2024/03/30/9-detained-in-tajikstan-over-moscow-concert-hall-shooting</link>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:09:52 +0100</pubDate>
   <description>The reported arrests come a week after the attack on concert hall outside of Moscow, where 144 people were killed.</description>
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   <title>On the ‘Roof of the World’: Why Tajikistan is a paradise for climbers and hikers</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/11/14/on-the-roof-of-the-world-why-tajikistan-is-a-paradise-for-climbers-and-hikers</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:00:53 +0100</pubDate>
   <description>The landlocked country in Central Asia is home to some of the highest mountains of the world, which remain unknown to the crowds flocking to Everest.</description>
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   <title>Delight as Tajikistan strikes triple gold in Dushanbe</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2023/06/04/delight-as-tajikistan-strikes-triple-gold-in-dushanbe</link>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 23:06:16 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Komronshokh Ustopiriyon made it three golds in three days for the host nation at the inaugural Dushanbe Grand Prix</description>
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   <title>Epic Tajik Judo final in Dushanbe</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2023/06/03/epic-tajik-judo-final-in-dushanbe</link>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2023 22:45:01 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>All Tajik final delights home fans on day two of the inaugural Dushanbe Judo Grand Prix</description>
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   <title>Judo-loving Tajikistan is victorious at its first-ever Grand Prix in Dushanbe</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2023/06/02/judo-loving-tajikistan-is-victorious-at-its-first-ever-grand-prix-in-dushanbe</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:04:01 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Ecstatic crowds in the Tajikistan capital Dushanbe as the judo-loving country hosted its first-ever Grand Prix</description>
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   <title>Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan sign peace deal after deadly border clashes</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2022/09/20/tajikistan-and-kyrgyzstan-sign-peace-deal-after-deadly-border-clashes</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:06:14 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Both sides had accused each other of provocation and opening fire following a row over border demarcation.</description>
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   <title>Dozens dead in Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border clashes as ceasefire struggles to hold </title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2022/09/18/scores-dead-in-tajikistan-kyrgyzstan-border-clashes-as-ceasefire-struggles-to-hold</link>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:51:16 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Kyrgyzstan announced on Sunday that more than 12 people had been killed in clashes on the frontier with Tajikistan this week, bringing their total dead to 36.</description>
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   <title>Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agree to ceasefire after 40 die in fresh fighting</title>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 09:58:13 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The shooting broke out when Tajik officials tried to mount surveillance cameras to monitor the water supply facility</description>
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   <title>Ruling party in Tajikistan expected to sweep parliamentary election</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/video/2020/03/01/ruling-party-in-tajikistan-expected-to-sweep-parliamentary-election</link>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:22:10 +0100</pubDate>
   <description>The ruling party of President Emomali Rakhmon is expected to sweep the parliamentary election in Tajikistan, with only one genuine opposition party taking part and the former main opposition banned.</description>
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   <title>Islamic State claims responsibility for killing four Western cyclists in Tajikistan</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/31/islamic-state-claims-responsibility-for-killing-four-western-cyclists-in-tajikistan</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Its claim runs counter to a statement by the Tajik government which accused a banned Islamist opposition party of being behind the attack.</description>
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   <title>Murder of crows spreads fear in Tajikistan</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2017/10/30/murder-of-crows-spreads-fear-in-tajikistan</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:41:09 +0100</pubDate>
   <description>While the scene looks menacing, scientists say it is a natural phenomenon</description>
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   <title>6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan, Afghanistan and India</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2016/04/11/66-magnitude-earthquake-hits-pakistan-afghanistan-and-india</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:20:12 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>At least six people reported killed, more than 40 injured.</description>
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   <title>Tajik parliament paves way to life presidency for Imomali Rakhmon</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/22/tajik-parliament-paves-way-to-life-presidency-for-imomali-rakhmon</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:51:58 +0100</pubDate>
   <description>Over 20 years after he was first elected president, Imomali Rakhmon has tightened his grip on power in Tajikistan. Parliament has approved</description>
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   <title>Tajik authorities find guns, arrest 14 in swoop on former minister's supporters</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2015/09/07/tajik-authorities-find-guns-arrest-14-in-swoop-on-former-minster-s-supporters</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2015 23:47:12 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Tajikistan’s former deputy defence minister is on the run after security forces stormed an isolated gorge near the capital and confiscated a large</description>
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   <title>Tajikistan: Ex-deputy minister blamed for clashes that leave 17 dead</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2015/09/05/tajikistan-ex-deputy-minister-blamed-for-clashes-that-leave-17-dead</link>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2015 03:34:22 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>At least eight policemen and nine militants were killed in Tajikistan on Friday in attacks authorities have blamed on forces loyal to the</description>
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   <title>Tajik opposition leader shot dead in Turkey</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2015/03/06/tajik-opposition-leader-shot-dead-in-turkey</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:35:10 +0100</pubDate>
   <description>An outspoken critic of veteran Tajik President Imomali Rakhmon has been shot dead on a street in Istanbul.  It is reported that Umarali Kuvvatov, who</description>
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   <title>No comment after internet black out ahead of Tajikistan presidential elections</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2013/11/06/no-comment-after-internet-black-out-ahead-of-tajikistan-presidential-elections</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:26:19 +0100</pubDate>
   <description>No comment after internet black out ahead of Tajikistan presidential elections</description>
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   <title>President Emomali Rahmon: There is no short-cut to democracy</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2012/03/30/president-emomali-rahmon-there-is-no-short-cut-to-democracy</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:10:51 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>President Emomali Rahmon: There is no short-cut to democracy</description>
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