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Unrest in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz opposition says it will rule for 6 months

Consolidating their victory after a bloody uprising, opposition leaders declared Thursday they would hold power in Kyrgyzstan for six months and assured the US it can keep an air base here. Full story

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Unrest in Kyrgyz capital

Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek declares a state of emergency after riot police clash with thousands of anti-government protesters.

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2010-04-08 07:04:29 GMT SINA.com Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek declares a state of emergency after riot police clash with thousands of anti-government protesters.

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