Kyrgyzstan: Media unshackled, now what?
As Kyrgyzstan strives to break a vicious cycle of corruption and authoritarianism, representatives of the provisional government in Bishkek insist they are committed to creating a genuinely free press, one that is capable of fulfilling a watchdog role. But for that to happen, much more than just governmental will is needed.
Russia says needs time to develop political system
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that he and Barack Obama have "changed the atmosphere" in Russian-U.S. ties, but demanded more American support on issues from the economy to Afghan drugs.
Bakiyev says he will resign if security guaranteed
Ousted Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev says that he is ready to resign as long as his security is guaranteed. Meanwhile, the head of the security services agrees to guarantee safe passage. The statements may point to a resolution of the tensions that have gripped the country after a bloody uprising
Ousted Kyrgyz president makes first public address since bloodshed
Ousted President Bakiyev addressed supporters in Kyrgyzstan on Monday, the first time he had been seen since fleeing violent protests last week. He warned of "further bloodshed" should his opponents attempt to seize him.
Kyrgyzstan unrest victims buried
Thousands of mourners attend funeral ceremonies for some of the nearly 80 people killed in an uprising against the president.
Kyrgyzstan: Experts voice concern about possibility of prolonged strife
An opposition coalition in Kyrgyzstan says it has formed an interim government to run the country following anti-government protests. However, the president claims he will not step down.
Kyrgyz President refuses to step down despite interim government
An opposition coalition in Kyrgyzstan says it has formed an interim government to run the country following anti-government protests. However, the president claims he will not step down.
It's a Global Century, not an Asian Century
It is almost taken for granted nowadays that this is to be the "Asian Century," marking an irreversible political/economic shift in global power from West to East. China has replaced Germany as the world's leading exporter, while South Korea's Korean Electric recently outbid Electricite de France to build three nuclear reactors in Abu Dhabi.
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