Russian ice-skating bear kills trainer during rehearsalBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — The director of a circus arena says an ice-skating bear turned on its trainers, killing one and seriously wounding another. Kyrgyz lawmakers approve measures to strengthen president’s powers and streamline governmentBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s parliament overwhelmingly backed measures Thursday to broaden the president’s powers and drastically streamline the government. Kyrgyz Cabinet resigns as part of president’s reform push, opposition alleges power grabBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet resigned Tuesday as part of a sweeping government reform campaign the president said will save money and make the Central Asian nation’s leadership more effective. New Russia-dominated NATO-style rapid-reaction force kicks off first military exercisesALMATY, Kazakhstan — Thousands of troops from Russia and four other ex-Soviet nations began military exercises in southern Kazakhstan on Friday, the first of its kind for the newly formed NATO-style rapid-reaction force. Kyrgyzstan to explore restoring death penalty and carrying out public executionsBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Officials in Kyrgyzstan called Wednesday for the death penalty to be reinstated and said public executions could be carried out, a sharp reversal that will likely draw international condemnation. Kyrgyz leader visits US base, pledges to continue promoting stability in nearby AfghanistanBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s president visited a U.S. air base in this ex-Soviet nation Friday to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, and pledged to bolster diplomatic ties with Washington to help fight international terrorism. Pak-trained militants spreading Islamic radicalism in Central AsiaKosh-KORGON - Some Central Asians are reported to have acquired training from the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan and are now spreading Islamic radicalism in the region. Uzbekistan condemns Russian plans to boost troops in Kyrgyzstan, where US also has baseALMATY, Kazakhstan — Uzbekistan has sharply criticized Russia’s plan to boost its military presence in neighboring Kyrgyzstan, signaling a growing rift within a Moscow-dominated security alliance of ex-Soviet nations. Uzbekistan condemns Russian plans to boost troop numbers in Kyrgyzstan, where US has baseALMATY, Kazakhstan — Uzbekistan has condemned Russian plans to escalate its military presence in neighboring Kyrgyzstan saying it could foment instability across Central Asia. Kyrgyz president inaugurated for 2nd term amid opposition claims of election fraudBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was inaugurated for his second term Sunday after winning an election that the opposition has dismissed as fraudulent. Kyrgyzstan president sworn in for second termALMATY - Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was sworn in Sunday for his second term in office, media reports said. Russia clinches deal to open 2nd military base in Kyrgyzstan, where US also has baseCHOLPON-ATA, Kyrgyzstan — Russia clinched a tentative deal Saturday allowing it to establish a second military base in Kyrgyzstan, where the United States also has an important air base. Kremlin adviser: Russia wants 2nd base in Kyrgyzstan, also home to key US baseMOSCOW — A high-ranking Kremlin aide said Wednesday that Russia aims to establish a second military base in Kyrgyzstan, where the United State also has an important air base, Russian news agencies reported. Kremlin adviser: Russia aims to open second base in Kyrgyzstan, also home to key US baseMOSCOW — Russian news agencies are quoting a top Kremlin adviser as saying Moscow aims to build a second military base in Kyrgyzstan, where the United States also has a major air base. Police in Kyrgyzstan disband opposition rallies, detain dozens of protestersBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Police broke up opposition rallies protesting the outcome of Kyrgyzstan’s recent presidential election on Wednesday, detaining dozens of demonstrators. Final official results show Kyrgyz president winning second term with 76 percent of voteBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Election officials say President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has overwhelmingly won a second term taking 76 percent of the vote in the Central Asian country that is critical to U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Kyrgyzstan’s opposition claims widespread election fraud and promises to protestBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s opposition presented video recordings Saturday that it claims show widespread fraud in the recent presidential election and announced plans for anti-goverment demonstrations. OSCE monitors slam Kyrgyz presidential vote for ballot-box stuffing, vote counting problemsBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election, which the incumbent won by a landslide, was marred by ballot-box stuffing and widespread irregularities in vote counting, international monitors said Friday. Partial vote count gives Kyrgyz president commanding lead, appears headed for landslideBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Election officials in Kyrgyzstan said early Friday that partial results from the presidential election give incumbent Kurmanbek Bakiyev an overwhelming lead of around 90 percent of votes counted. Main opposition candidate rejects Kyrgyzstan presidential vote, citing fraudBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s main opposition candidate dismissed the country’s presidential election Thursday as fraudulent and called for a rerun, claiming widespread ballot-stuffing and the intimidation of election monitors. Main opposition candidate withdraws from Kyrgyzstan presidential vote, citing fraudBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — The main opposition candidate in Kyrgyzstan abruptly withdrew from Thursday’s presidential election, claiming widespread fraud and calling for a new vote. Kyrgyzstan votes for president in election expected to strengthen incumbent’s hold on powerBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Voters in impoverished Kyrgyzstan cast ballots Thursday amid opposition claims of widespread fraud in a presidential election that is likely to confirm the incumbent’s hold on power in the former Soviet republic. Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election expected to strengthen incumbent’s hold on powerBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — This Central Asian nation that hosts a key U.S. military air base votes Thursday in a presidential election that is almost certain to tighten the incumbent’s grip on power in the former Soviet republic. Kyrgyz police officer arrested in fatal beating of reporterBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Prosecutors say a Kyrgyz police officer has been arrested in the beating of a reporter who later died from his injuries. Uighur diaspora in Soviet Central Asia deplore violence in China, fear crackdown could spreadBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Anguished by ethnic violence in China but fearful that crackdowns on their minority group could spread, Uighur activists across Central Asia said Tuesday they have urged local communities to avoid large public protests. Journalist in Kyrgyzstan dies after surgery; relatives say he was attacked by 8 policeBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — An independent journalist who had criticized Kyrgyzstan’s government has died following surgery for injuries he said he suffered during a beating by police, relatives and colleagues said Monday. Journalist in Kyrgyzstan dies after surgery; relatives say he was attacked by 8 policemenBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — A journalist in Kyrgyzstan has died after what relatives and colleagues say was a beating by police. US diplomat: Kyrgyz air base deal will help maintain stability in region near AfghanistanBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — A new agreement allowing the U.S. to maintain its air base in Kyrgyzstan for Afghan operations will help to ensure stability across Central Asia, a top American diplomat said Sunday. Kyrgyz leader signs deal allowing US to keep using the crucial Manas military air baseBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s president has signed into a law an agreement allowing U.S. military forces to continue using a crucial airbase to ship supplies to troops in Afghanistan. Analysis: Russia plays checkbook diplomacy in own backyard _ but finds money won’t buy friendsMOSCOW — Russia is using its energy wealth to shore up influence abroad, pouring billions of dollars in loans and grants into former Soviet states and long-standing allies — even as it faces its own severe economic downturn. |
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