US-British-Kazakhstani Military Exercises begin in Kazakhstan

    The opening ceremonies for nearly two weeks of military exercises involving Kazakhstani, US, and British personnel have taken place in Kazakhstan's Ili region, near Almaty, RFE/RL's Kazakh Service reports.     The maneuvers, called "Steppe Eagle 2009," are being held under the auspices of NATO.     Kazakhstani Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov took part in the...