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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Pentagon is in a state of deep denial over the Kyrgyz Parliament's apparently imminent vote Friday to abrogate the Status of Armed Forces Agreement allowing the U.S. military to use Manas Air Base 17 miles from Bishkek in support of the administration's global war on terror. Energy issues have been a significant factor in the Kyrgyz government's decision to shutter the air base.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan was not blessed by Allah with significant hydrocarbon resources, and its economy has been battered by its reliance on hydroelectric power and the constantly rising cost of energy imports. Now Bishkek is hoping to improve its energy situation by broadening its options by developing the nation’s solar potential along with other renewable energy sources, passing legislation to encourage their development.

WASHINGTON, July 14 (UPI) -- Homeland Security officials are looking into allegations that a member of the department's advisory council offered to arrange meetings with senior administration officials in exchange for a large donation to the Bush presidential library.

UPI Almanac for Friday, April 4, 2008.

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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Voters in Kyrgyzstan are preparing to elect a new parliament in a general election that some fear could bring more political unrest.

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