Kazakhstan Says Kyrgyz Unrest Threatens Central Asia
Violence in Kyrgyzstan could stir ethnic tension in other parts of Central Asia and encourage the growth of drug trafficking and terrorism, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev said Tuesday.
Google scrambles to save Internet license in China
The latest skirmish between Beijing and the Internet search leader threatens to cripple the company in one of the Web's biggest markets. Google agreed Tuesday to dismantle the virtual bridge to its Hong site that was created in March, but it was unclear whether that will be enough to stay in business in China.
China sets sail for the Arctic
A Chinese research vessel and ice-breaker is due to set sail this week for the Arctic, a region much coveted by Beijing for its wealth of scientific data and natural resources.
Turkey closes airspace to Israeli military flights
Turkey has closed its airspace to Israeli military aircraft, citing a raid on Gaza-bound aid ships last month by Israeli commandos which left eight Turks and a US-Turkish citizen dead.
Total stops petrol sales to Iran
French company Total says it has stopped petrol deliveries to Iran, amid growing pressure over Iran's nuclear programme.
Experts uniquely evaluate the effectiveness of the parliamentary system of government in Kyrgyzstan
The formation of a parliamentary system of governance, which was approved by referendum passed in Kyrgyzstan uniquely evaluate by experts.
Kyrgyzstan voters look set to approve new constitution
Despite fears about another outbreak of ethnic violence, Kyrgyzstan has voted on a new constitution that could pave the way for the first parliamentary democracy in Central Asia. Early results show voters are in favor.
Kyrgyz regime claims victory in controversial poll
KYRGYZSTAN’S INTERIM government last night claimed victory in a controversial referendum, held just two weeks after 2,000 people were killed and tens of thousands were left homeless in ethnic violence.
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