Russia extends Tajik base lease to curb militant threat
 

05-10-12 08:35 PM

DUSHANBE (Reuters) - Russia extended its military presence in Tajikistan for 30 years on Friday in a deal to secure the southern fringes of its former Soviet empire after NATO troops leave Afghanistan. Related Stories Police clash with protesters in Bahrain French hostage in Somalia pleads for his life on video Kenya wary of being seen as an occupying force in Somalia port Italy needs anti ...

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