Topic: Kyrgyzstan

Iran arrests top Sunni militant Abdolmalek Rigi

Iran said it arrested top Sunni militant Abdolmalek Rigi, who claimed responsibility for a number of terrorist attacks inside Iran. Tehran claims Mr. Rigi received US support.
02/23/2010 01:01 pm

Ukraine heads back into the arms of Mother Russia

Despite a dispute over fraud allegations in the wake of Sunday's presidential vote in Ukraine, pro-Russian candidate Viktor Yanukovich is set to become the next president in what will be a dramatic shift back to pro-Kremlin policies.
02/09/2010 05:33 pm

In Pictures Gold's journey

As US seeks closer ties with Turkmenistan, government cracks down on students

Turkmenistan has prevented dozens of students from travelling abroad to study at a US-sponsored university, and has harassed some that have come home.
10/29/2009 01:00 am

US, China militaries talk more: Does that make world safer?

China's second-ranking PLA officer is visiting the US this week as the two powers try to put relations on a more cordial footing. But mutual suspicion is likely to remain strong as China expands its naval presence in the Pacific.
10/28/2009 01:00 am

In Pictures Far from home: US soldiers serving in Afghanistan

In Pictures Some of the world's most polluted cities

At UN, few signs of Russia warming to Obama, but nuclear cooperation may improve

Russian President Medvedev made few new concessions in response to the canceling of Russia's Eastern European missile-shield plan. But new ways to cooperate on threats like Iran's nuclear program and instability in Afghanistan are emerging.
09/24/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Do Iran’s hard-liners really believe ‘velvet revolution’ plot?

The indictment of more than 100 Iranians being tried en masse for opposing the regime opens a window onto the world view of those who fear change most.
08/14/2009 01:00 am

Israel killed Palestinians waving white flags, report says

Human Rights Watch says IDF soldiers unlawfully shot 11 civilians dead during the Gaza war against Hamas, which HRW earlier accused of war crimes.
08/13/2009 01:00 am

Afghan, Pakistani conflicts spilling into Central Asian states?

Tajikistan blames recent attacks at home on fighters fleeing anti-Taliban offensives. Security was the topic at a regional summit in Dushanbe Thursday.
07/31/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog US ally Kyrgyzstan holds Soviet-style election

As host to a key US air base – used to support troops in Afghanistan – the country may feel little pressure to address electoral and human rights abuses.
07/24/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Russia-China war games battle extremists, separatists

In a first, the games will range across Russian as well as Chinese territory near Khabarovsk in the far east.
07/22/2009 01:00 am

Kyrgyzstan weighs opium as industry

As an election nears, a presidential candidate promotes the idea that the opium trade could bring cash to the impoverished Central Asian republic.
07/05/2009 01:00 am

Obama's visit to Russia stirs hope for a renewed partnership

Since President Obama took office, twice as many Russians report 'positive attitudes' toward the US. But skepticism continues to dominate ties between Washington and the Kremlin.
07/05/2009 01:00 am

Iran and Russia nip at US global dominance

At conference in Siberia, leaders of Russia, China, India, and Iran float idea of new 'supranational' currency. China offers $10 billion to neighbors.
06/16/2009 01:00 am

From Albania, freed Guantánamo prisoner watches detainee debate unfold

As Congress worries about the dangerous prisoners, a Chinese Uighur asks: Why not release those deemed innocent?
05/23/2009 01:00 am

Freed from Guantánamo, a Uighur clings to asylum dreams in Sweden

China wants Adil Hakimjan, who was granted political asylum, back. Sweden is now considering reversing his asylum.
04/24/2009 01:00 am

Despite forecasts, cold front lingers over US-Russia relations

The two nuclear powers continue to bicker over NATO war games, nuclear weapons, and fighter jets in Kyrgyzstan.
04/22/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Georgia protests revive charges of foreign meddling

Embattled President Saakashvili has accused Russians of financing a popular movement to oust him.
04/13/2009 01:00 am

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03/06/2009 12:00 am

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02/20/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Petraeus knocks on Uzbekistan's door as Kyrgyz base gets the boot

02/19/2009 12:00 am

Opinion A Russian answer to Iran's threat

Moscow can bring Tehran to heel, if the US price is right. Is Obama ready to give up missile defense to make that happen?
02/19/2009 12:00 am

Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees

Nature writer Roger Deakin considers wood as a vital element of life.
02/19/2009 12:00 am