News Roundup - July 26, 2007

BBC: Kazakhstan Doctors in HIV Protest
Nearly 50 doctors in Kazakhstan have resigned in protest at what they call unprecedented pressure on them over HIV infection in the region’s hospitals…
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty: Kazakh Minister Promises Greater Media Freedoms
Kazakhstan’s minister of culture and information says his country is committed to developing freedom of speech…
The Jerusalem Post: Kazakhstan - a ‘Great Success’
Those of you familiar with Borat may have the impression that in Kazakhstan cars are pulled by donkeys, but the reality is quite different. In fact, Kazakhstan, today, is viewed as one of the most exciting emerging market economies in the world…
International Herald Tribune: Kazakh cycling officials react with disbelief to Vinokourov’s doping disgrace
One of Kazakhstan’s top cycling officials said the country’s disgraced cycling star Alexandre Vinokourov may have been targeted by Tour de France organizers who didn’t want him to win the race…
Forbes: Celtic Resources Buys Remaining 25 Percent of Zherek for 660,000 USD Cash
Celtic Resources Holdings PLC said it has purchased the remaining 25 pct of Zherek LLP for 660,000 usd in cash, taking its total ownership to 100 pct…
Kazinform: Kazakh Ambassador Delivered Credentials to U.S. President
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States of America Yerlan Idrissov delivered credentials to the US President George Bush on Wednesday in Washington, the Kazakh MFA’s press service reports…
RIA Novosti: Kazakh Nur Otan party hopes for up to 90% at parliamentary polls
Kazakhstan’s pro-presidential political party Nur Otan hopes to gain an overwhelming victory of up to 90% of votes at parliamentary elections scheduled for August 18, a deputy head of the party said Wednesday…