Kyrgyzstan

• Ancient DNA solves mystery of the Black Death’s origin after nearly 700 years

  Researchers believe they have pinpointed the region where the Black Death began in the 1330s and 1340s by sequencing ancient DNA found in the bodies of plague victims.

  Science

  Jun 17, 2022
  
• Kyrgyzstan president offers to resign as opposition groups seize control of government

  Protests over contested election results have led to a power vacuum after opposition groups forced cabinet to resign, but failed to agree on a provisional government.

  World

  Oct 9, 2020
  
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• Kyrgyzstan on brink of revolt after presidential election results spark protests

  The thousands-strong protests broke out after two establishment parties, one of which is close to President Sooronbai Jeenbekov, swept Sunday's vote, according to preliminary results.

  World

  Oct 6, 2020
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• Cargo plane crashes into homes near Kyrgyzstan airport killing at least 37

  A cargo plane crashed Monday in a residential area just outside the main airport in Kyrgyzstan, killing at least 37 people, the Emergency Situations Ministry said on Monday.

  World

  Jan 16, 2017
• Retrial begins for jailed Uzbek journalist in Kyrgyzstan

  A court in Kyrgyzstan has begun a retrial for an ethnic Uzbek journalist jailed for life for stirring up ethnic hatred in a case which has drawn international criticism.

  World

  Oct 4, 2016
• Suicide bomb attack at Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan wounds 3

  A suspected suicide bomber on Tuesday crashed a car through the entrance of the Chinese Embassy in the Kyrgyzstan capital of Bishkek, detonating a bomb that killed the attacker and wounded three embassy employees.

  World

  Aug 30, 2016
• Teen with cerebral palsy has life changed in 2 minutes thanks to this gift

  A teenager forced to fall years behind in school, because of cerebral palsy, has been given a dream gift that has changed his life.

  World

  Oct 15, 2015
• Arrest of former Centerra Gold CEO’s without merit: company

  The arrest of Leonard Homeniuk, the former CEO of Centerra Gold, is without merit says the company.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2015
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• Protesters in Kyrgyzstan unblock Canadian gold mine

  Protesters have lifted their blockade of a Canadian gold mine in eastern Kyrgyzstan, but their supporters in the south are continuing their siege of a local governor's headquarters, officials said Saturday.

  World

  Jun 2, 2013