| November 2006 |
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International ratings agency Standard & Poor's has lowered its outlook on the government of Georgia to stable from positive due to increased geopolitical risk, including strained relations with Russia. 
Uzbekistan's lawmakers have passed a bill on restoring the Central Asian state's membership in a post-Soviet security alliance, the lower house of parliament said Wednesday. 
Fitch Ratings expects Russia's insurance sector to continue its strong growth, supported by new tougher regulations, retail business development, and regional diversification, the international agency said in a special report. 



