Tajikistan

Police says they have 'convinced' 1,700 women to remove their headscarves

Those known to have been killed include a truck driver and policeman who were travelling along perilous mountain roads

No loss of life has been reported thus far

The visit is part of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries

Tajik president arriving this week with ministers and leading businessmen

Police say they have yet to determine the assailants' identity or the motive behind the attack

Tajikistan launches air and ground operation against rebels, accusing them of attempting to overthrow the government

interior ministry spokesman says armed group killed four policemen in early morning shootout on outskirts of Dushanbe

Prime Minister Gilani approves Ogra's summary of increase in petroleum prices.