Now That's A Capital Idea
Oct 18th, 2008 · You are given a word. Drop two letters so that the remaining letters, in order, spell the name of a world capital. For example, given "backup," the answer would be "Baku," the capital of Azerbaijan.
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Oil Industry Eyes Russia-Georgia Conflict
Aug 13th, 2008 · The fighting between Russian and Georgian troops that began last week is causing concern in the oil industry. BP has shut down a major strategic pipeline carrying Caspian oil from Azerbaijan to the Georgian Sea, citing concern about security in Georgia. Carola Hoyos, chief energy correspondent for the Financial Times, talks with Steve Inskeep about the conflict's impact on Europe's oil supply.
Azerbaijan's Gabala Radar Base Examined
Jul 2nd, 2007 · President Bush begins talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during their summit in Kennebunkport, Me. Moscow is furious over American plans to install parts of its planned missile defense system in Eastern Europe, saying it would pose a threat to Russian national security. Putin's offer to use a Russian radar base in Azerbaijan is one of the top items on the agenda.
Azerbaijan President Visits Washington
Apr 28th, 2006 · Ilham Aliyev, president of Azerbaijan, visits President Bush at the White House. Aliyev became president of the oil-producing nation in 2003 after elections that observers called flawed. He's also accused of corruption.
No End in Sight to Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh
Apr 23rd, 2006 · A cease-fire has been in place for years, but Armenian and Azerbaijani soldiers kill each other every week in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The United States, Russia and France have been trying to negotiate a settlement.
Adventures Along the Caspian Pipeline ****
Apr 19th, 2006 · This summer, a 1,000-mile pipeline is expected to begin pumping oil from Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea coast, through neighboring Georgia, to a Turkish port on the Mediterranean Sea. Ivan Watson travels the length of the pipeline and reports on the people and places along the way.
With New Pipeline, Azerbaijan on Verge of Oil Boom *
Apr 18th, 2006 · Industry experts say a new pipeline will allow Azerbaijan to eventually quadruple its oil exports. But political opponents in Azerbaijan worry that the oil money will help the government of the former Soviet republic stifle pro-democracy efforts.
Bird Flu Kills Five in Azerbaijan
Mar 22nd, 2006 · Asian bird flu has infected as many as eight people in adjacent villages near the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan.
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