Uzbek children in 'Aids outbreak' Nov 12, 2008
Health authorities told the BBC that an investigation into the infections of the mainly new-born babies was taking place in the eastern town of Namangan. The United Nations says Central Asia has one of the world's fastest-growing HIV infection rates. (BBC News -- Health)
Iraq and China set to revive oil deal Aug 11, 2008
South Korea signed a deal in May with Uzbekneftegaz, an Uzbek state company, to jointly explore the Namangan and Chust oil fields and the Uzunkui natural gas field. Those sites could yield a combined 130 million barrels of oil or its equivalent for South Korea. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Journalists Murder Sparks Concern for Freedom of Expression in Central Asia Nov 1, 2007
In an open letter to Kyrgyz President Bakiyev, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists called attention to the fact that a "state television channel in the Uzbek city of Namangan recently aired a program smearing Saipov as a provocateur who tried to destabilize Uzbekistan with his reporting. Several Uzbek state publications ran similar pieces.The group s letter went on to say that Uzbek agents are active in Osh, Kyrgyzstan s southern capital. "Uzbek security services have infiltrated... (EurasiaNet.org)
Zsa Zsa's husband sues Bill O'Reilly for calling him a fraud Mar 16, 2007
Mukhammadali Karabayev, a longtime activist of the banned Birlik party who was arrested in September, was convicted last week in the eastern city of Namangan, said the Esguliq group's leader, Vasilya Inoyatova. "This is yet another bogus trial with trumped up charges," Inoyatova said. (North County Times)
* Taiwan poised for Davis Cup victory Feb 11, 2007
FINGERS CROSSED: The Taiwanese team only need one victory in today's reverse singles matches to reach the next round of the Davis Cup at the expense of Thailand AFP, TAIPEI, CHUNCHEON, SOUTH KOREA AND NAMANGAN, UZBEKISTAN Sunday, Feb 11, 2007, Page 24. Advertising Taiwan took a 2-1 lead over Thailand after winning the doubles match in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I clash yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nadal pulls out of Spain-Switzerland Davis Cup tie Feb 10, 2007
n NAMANGAN: Uzbekistan secured a commanding 2-0 lead over India after winning both opening singles matches of the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Zone Group I clash here yesterday. n CHUNCHEON: South Korea took a 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan after winning both opening singles matches of the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone Group I clash yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Davis Cup Results Feb 9, 2007
Namangan, Uzbekistan. Surface: Clay-Indoor. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Weekend Time Schedule Feb 9, 2007
ASIA/OCEANIA ZONE, Group I, first round: Thailand vs. Taiwan at Taipei, Taiwan; Japan vs. China at Beijing; India vs. Uzbekistan at Namangan, Uzbekistan; Kazakhstan vs. South Korea at Chuncheon-si, South Korea ... ASIA/OCEANIA ZONE, Group I, first round: Thailand vs. Taiwan at Taipei, Taiwan; Japan vs. China at Beijing; India vs. Uzbekistan at Namangan, Uzbekistan; Kazakhstan vs. South Korea at Chuncheon-si, South Korea. (The Ledger)
Rastogi picks up the gauntlet Jan 31, 2007
With Bhupathi making himself unavailable for national duty after his much-publicised spat with Paes, Bopanna pulling out of the Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan and Amritraj not being considered for medical reasons, the All India Tennis Association Selection Committee had no option but to look at the junior players to partner Paes in the Asia Oceania Zone Group 1 tie to be played on clay in Namangan. Paes has been retained the playing captain while Nandan Bal will accompany the team as coach... (Indiatimes)
