Yonhap News Summary

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency
on Monday.

Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki stressed on Sunday that the fight against extremism required a regional strategy.

MOSCOW, August 3 (Itar-Tass) - Moscow City's rescue services on Monday
mark the 72nd anniversary since their establishment.

Almaty, August 03, 2009 (Khabar) - At a meeting in Almaty attendees have discussed such issues as shareholding construction, leased housing, refinancing of mortgage loans and price for flats.

Kyzylorda, August 03, 2009 (Khabar) - According to Counting committee on control of using of republican budget, Kyzylorda region spent state funds for the sum 1,5 billion tenge during two last year

Astana, August 03, 2009 (Khabar) - The ceremonial opening of the monument to Bogenbay batyr has taken place in the city of Yreimentau in the Akmola region today.

Astana, August 03, 2009 (Khabar) - On the 30th of August, which is the Day of the Constitution in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan’s military men are to participate in a military display.

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Sheikholeslam in a meeting with Chines envoy to Tehran called on China to observe the rights of Muslims in Xinjiang Uighur autonomous region which was scene of unres

MUAR (Malaysia), Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Najib Tun Razak said the 1Malaysia
concept needed to be seen as strategically important for the nation especially

From Iswandi Kasan Anuar