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The article offers world news briefs. YouTube LLC litigates the Russian consumer rights agency Rospotrebnadzor over its new law that blocks video content. Former Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev as well as his brother and ex-security chief Zhanybek Bakiev were sentenced to 24 years and life in prison respectively in absentia by a military court. Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented a bill for prohibiting high officials and elected politicians from carrying wealth overseas.

The article reports on the consequences of the court hearing that was initiated against former Kyrgyzstan president Kurmanbek Bakiyev and his associates for mass-murder charges in November 2010, which is described as similar to other historic events like the shift to a parliamentary-presidential form of government or the adoption of a new constitution.

The article reports on the court trial against high-ranking officials, special services members and former Kyrgyzstan president Kurmanbek Bakiyev after they were accused of committing mass murders in Bishkek in November 2010. The indictment says that the defendants are responsible for the deaths of over 70 people who stormed the Bishkek to overthrow Bakiyev. The author adds that members of the rank and file special services are also being held responsible for the deaths aside from Bakiyev and high-ranking defense, law enforcement and security officials.

The article presents the results of the parliamentary elections held in Kyrgyzstan during November 2010. According to the Central Election Commission, the two strongest parties in the parliament are the pro-government Social Democrats, with 26 seats, and Ata-Jurt, the leading nationalist party, which gathers many allies of former President Kurmanbek Bakiev, with 28 seats. The Social Democrats favor major industries, while Ata-Jurt primarily favors ethnic Kyrgyz businesses.

The article offers updates on the ethnic rivalry in Kyrgyzstan which was triggered the abolishment of the government of Kurmanbek Bakiyev. The ousted leader obtained support from the city of Osh. According to "Canwest News Service," neighborhoods have been set on fire while there were clashes between the Uzbeks and Kyrgyz.

An interview with Roza Otunbayeva, Kyrgyzstan's acting president, is presented regarding the interethnic violence that occurred south of the country which was blamed on the family of ousted president Kurmanbek Bakiyev. When asked whether the U.S. is partly responsible for the violence because of its closeness with the Bakiyev family, Otunbayeva explains that the U.S. was only close to the family because of its air base which it had to protect. However, she says that they will always depend on Russia for help since they both need to protect their borders.

The article presents an interview with Roza Otunbayeva, the acting President of Kyrgyzstan. Topics discussed include civil unrest in that nation that has killed over 180 people, her contention that the violence was provoked by the family of ousted ruler Kurmanbek Bakiyev, and the various types of assistance Russia has provided Kyrgyzstan.

The article presents information on the views of analyst Alisher Khamidov, that former Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiev has helped ease the lives of ethnic communities dwelling in Kyrgyzstan.

The article discusses the transition of Kyrgyzstan's interim government since it took power from President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in April 2010. According to the article, the Kyrgyz people will be asked to approve a parliamentary republic, with the presidency as a ceremonial role. The promises made in the draft constitution are considered. Whether or not the people of Kyrgyzstan will accept a parliamentary system rather than the presidential one it has had since 1991 is discussed.

The article reports on the occurrence of human rights violations in Kyrgyzstan in 2010. It states that there has been an increase in the occurrence of political repression involving journalists and opposition figures in the country that resulted to the murder of journalist Gennady Pavlyuk in 2009. Corruption has led to the imprisonment of former Kyrgyz defense minister Ismail Isakov while several critics of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev face prosecution and harassment. Also noted is the impact of agriculture on the country's economy.

The article reports that the opposition leaders in Kyrgyzstan had seized power from the government after violent clashes between protesters and security forces. It mentions that at least 80 people died and 1, 600 were injured during the incident and announces that President Kurmanbek Bakiyev had fled the capital and parliament as a result. It reveals that stability has been restored and secured because of the efforts of the opposition especially in government infrastructure and security forces.

The article presents the report "Kyrgystan May Be Divided," by Kazy Sultanov published in the April 30, 2010 issue of "Kommersant," which discusses the alleged plan of former Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev to create a federal Kyrgyzstan composed of two republics.

The article discusses the political corruption of the administration of both Presidents Askar Akaevich Akaev and Kumanbek Bakiev in Kyrgyzstan. It mentions that Al Jazeera English had filmed a documentary which profiled Roza Otunbayeva, who had emerged as the leader of the interim government to oust Akaev and Bakiev. It states that the interim government had prioritized to draft a new constitution which would weaken or eliminate the president, but Bakiev had repeatedly revised the constitution.

The article discusses the political condition of Kyrgyzstan, particularly in Bishkek and Osh, where the people are protesting the administration of President Kurmanbek Bakiev. Correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov had narrated his encounter on the protest of the people in Bishkek, where the government used snipers to prevent the protest. Correspondent Hamid Toursunov had reported on how the people of Osh were alarmed on the political killings in Bishkek.

The article reports on politics and government in Kyrgyzstan as of April 19, 2010. The departure of dictator and Kyrgyz president Kurmanbek Bakiyev after riots in the capital city of Bishkek is mentioned. The United States' relations with Kyrgyzstan's new leader Roza Otunbayeva and the annual rent that the U.S. pays for its military base in Manas are mentioned.

The article reports on events in Kyrgyzstan following the ousting of president Kurmanbek Bakiyev. At issue are the reactions of the neighboring central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to instability in Kyrgyzstan. Among other issues, Dmitri Medvedev, the president of Russia, warned that Kyrgyzstan was on the verge of civil war.

The article focuses on a national revolution that displaced Kyrgyzstan's ruling government. Starting as a small, provincial protest, the movement transformed into a national revolution that brought opposition leaders to key offices in the government. Incumbent president, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, has refused to step down but Roza Otunbayeva, leader of the interim coalition, has spoken with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Russian diplomats to establish legitimacy.

The article discusses violence against persons critical of the government in Kyrgyzstan. Journalist Gennady Pavlyuk died after being tossed from a sixth-floor window. An official in the administration of former President Askar Akayev received a sound beating. Political activist Edil Baisalov believes President Kurmanbek Bakiyev is at fault.

In this article the author discusses the 2009 re-election of Kurmanbek Bakiev as president of Kyrgyzstan. It is reported that the election itself was fraudulent and poorly organized. Among other issues the article examines Bakiev's practice of nepotism and the use of a military base in Kyrgyzstan by the United States armed forces.

News briefs on world politics are presented. The opposition Democratic Party of Japan issued its platform for national elections to be held August 30, 2009. President Kurmanbek Bakiev of Kyrgyzstan won re-election in what international observers deemed a flawed election. The vice-president of China's supreme court said the country would reduce the number of executions carried out under capital punishment.

The article focuses on the presidential election campaign in Kyrgyzstan in 2009. The presidential election, which will be held on July 23, 2009, has been competed by six candidates including opposition leader and former prime minister Almabek Atambaev, nongovernmental sector representative Toktaim Umetalieva, and President Kurmanbek Bakiev. However, it reveals that only the photos and posters of Bakiev, who is predicted to win the election, have been on display across the country.

An excerpt from the article "Bakiyev Is Clearing the Political Field," by Grigory Mikhailov, published in the June 2, 2009 issue of "Nezavisimaya gazeta" is presented.

The article reports on the state of democracy in the Kyrgyzstan as disillusionment with the administration of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has become widespread. Tensions between the ruling Ak-Jol party and opposition parties have risen due to alleged government abuses of power since the beginning of 2009. The tensions are likely to affect the lease on the U.S. air base at Manas.

The article reports on the civil unrest which threaten the power of President Kurmanbek Bakiev in Kyrgyzstan. It states that President Bakiev takes several dramatic actions to clutch on power including the elimination of Americans to the Manas air base, termination of top officials, and giving authority to the army in times of unrest. Moreover, the opposition forms the United People's Movement demanding the President to step down for systemic changes.

The article reports on the intention of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev to close Manas Air Base, a U.S. Air Force base into Afghanistan. Stephen Larrabee of Rand Corp. suggested that larger issues between the U.S. and Russia may be the reasons behind the renewed push for the closure. He also claimed that Russia wants to show it has strong negotiating positions and the base is one of the chips. Options on how supplies and personnel are flown into Afghanistan if the base closes are also presented.

The article reports on the announcement of Kyrgyztan President Kurmanbek Bakiev that the U.S. will be asked to vacate the Manas airbase in Bishkek in six months. The move came after Russia promised Kyrgyzstan more than $2 billion in aid and loans and $1.7 billion to be invested into a hydroelectric project, during the Collective Security Treaty Organization meeting in Moscow. Meanwhile, the U.S. is hopeful that the move is just a negotiating strategy to increase the rent for the facility.

The article reports on the arrival of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Moscow, Russia on February 3, 2009 to discuss new terms of partnership with the Russia government. Considering the deal of the country with the U.S.' over the persistency of the Manas air base, the U.S. government is paying more than $150 million a year to Kyrgyzstan. Despite Russia's recommendation to close the air base, the National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has urged the country not to do so.

The article focuses on the statement prepared by Kyrgyzstan demanding to close the U.S. air base situated at the Manas international airport. It is said that the statement will be most likely made on the eve of the President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's visit to Moscow. According to a report, the aim of the president in visiting Moscow is to show his loyalty to the Kremlin and get Russia to quicken the process of granting Kyrgyzstan a $2 billion preferential credit.

The article presents information on the reduction in the number of military bases of the U.S. in foreign countries from 1,014 in 1967 to 823 in 2007. Kyrgyzstani President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has threatened to close down the Manas air base in his country, demanding more payment for rent. While in Ecuador, president Rafael Correa has threatened to end the U.S.'s lease on the Eloy Alfaro Air Base when it expires in 2009.

The article reports on Kyrgyzstan and the looming energy crisis under President Kurmanbek Bakiyev. Bakiyev commented that the winter time will be difficult and urged citizens to prepare sufficient coal for heating. The crisis is said to be related to the drought in the Toktogul Reservoir. The government has raised electricity rate by twenty-five percent while Bakiyev is supporting the privatization of electric power entities.

The article reports on Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's visit to Astana to attend the second meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It discusses proposed creation of a Central Asian Water and Energy Consortium. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan plan to make their final decision on the project at the end of April 2008.

The article reports on the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan on December 16, 2007 which resulted in the victory of all pro-government Ak Zhol Party candidates, making the Kyrgyz parliament a lone-party parliament. Kyrgys President Kurmanbek Bakiyev expressed satisfaction with the results although the opposition expressed concerns about the strategies of the Central Electoral Commission.

The article reports political developments in Kyrgyzstan. President Kurmanbek Bakiyev ordered his country's government, which was eliminated after voters approved a new constitution in October 2007, to stay on as interim government until a new cabinet of ministers is appointed. Political experts believe that the new constitution had given President Bakiyev far greater powers than his predecessor. Journalist Alisher Saipov was shot dead in what is believed to be a politically motivated murder.

The article reports that Chinese President Hu Jintao has completed his visit to Kyrgyzstan. Hu Jintao held close-door talks with Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Prime Minister Almaz Atambayev. The leaders signed 12 agreements. Hu Jintao promised millions in investments in the Kyrgyzstan economy.

The article highlights a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. SCO comprises of Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The meeting was expected to produce decisions concerning expansion of the organization and to issue challenges to the U.S. The meeting was opened by Kyrgyzstan president Kurmanbek Bakiyev.

The article reports on the dismissal of Prosecutor General Kambaraly Kongantiyev by President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Kyrgyzstan in March 2007. Kongantiyev's removal from office was blamed on his position in the investigation into the death of six demonstrators at the Ak-Suu District in March 2002. He endorsed the investigation's findings that cleared the security forces of wrongdoing.

The article reports on a possible 2007 coup d'etat in the central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. The author describes mobs gathering in Bishkek, the capital city of the country, demanding the resignation of the president Kurmanbek Bakiyev. The article evaluates the chances of bloodshed should Bakiyev be deposed.

The article reports on the political status of Kyrgyzstan since the "tulip revolution" removed authoritarian former president Askar Akaev from office. Inaction and stalemate characterize the work of president Kurmanbek Bakiev and former prime minister Felix Kulov. At issue is distribution of power between the executive and legislative branches, the level of unemployment and corruption.

The article reports on Kyrgyz parliament's refusal to confirm acting prime minister Feliks Kulov as head of government. Kulov was disappointed about the outcome of the vote on his nomination because only 23 deputies to the 75-seat parliament voted in favor of the candidate, compared to the required majority of 38 votes. The nomination has been put forward by President Kurmanbek Bakiyev.

The article reports that Kyrgyz parliament in Kyrgyzstan has voted on a new draft constitution. Kyrgyz Republic president Kurmanbek Bakiyev had demanded through his supporters in parliament that his powers be restored. However, the opposition kept the authors of the draft from getting the required two-thirds vote in parliament. According to experts, the situation involving the new draft constitution could potentially divide the team of president Bakiyev and prime minister Feliks Kulov.

The article reports on the resignation of Prime Minister Felix Kulov after an emergency meeting of the cabinet officers in Kyrgyzstan. President Kurmanbek Bakiyev accepted his resignation but urged Kulov's government to function in an acting capacity. The reason for his resignation and the reaction of the opposition are also explored.

The article presents an update on the armed forces as of January 8, 2007. A study by Duke University of North Carolina found that between 4.3 million and 6.5 million people know someone killed or wounded in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev plans to renegotiate a status-of-forces agreement with the U.S. to prevent U.S. troops from having diplomatic immunity. Scottish troops are being forced to share kilts due to delay of a contract for new ones.

The article reports on the rejection of Kyrgystan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's proposed constitution by the opposition deputies. It states that the only concession that the president made in response to demands was his powers be restricted, and to grant lawmakers to nominate the prime minister. Opposition leaders called an emergency meeting of parliament to consider an alternative draft constitution that would impose limits on Bakiyev's powers.

The article looks at the political climate in Central Asia. President Kurmanbek Bakiev of Kyrgyztan, who was brought to power in the Tulip Revolution of 2005, ceded some of his powers to parliament in the wake of a week of protests in the capital city of Bishkek. Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan, Islam Kamirov of Uzbekistan, and Imomali Rakhmonov of Tajikistan, all of whom are described as authoritarian strongmen, have no plans to emulate Bakiev's democratic gesture.

The article deals with the continuous protests against President Kurmanbek Bakiev of Kyrgyzstan. The continuous protests were initiated by opposition claims that Bakiev failed to keep his promises. Bakiev entered office more than 18 months ago promising to revise the constitution, surrendering some of his powers to the parliament and cabinet. But continued stalling on constitutional reform, persistent crime and corruption led the For Reforms opposition group to set a deadline for progress.

The article reports on the threats for Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov, Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, and Tajikistan President Emomali Rakhmonov. The threats for physical revenge for the crimes they commit against Muslims are made in a radio address by Takhir Yuldashev, leader of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan. Farid Akhmadzai, president of Russia's Asia Analysis Foundation thinks that the threats should not be taken seriously.

The article features the commemoration of Shanghai Cooperation Organization's fifth anniversary in China. In commemoration of the organization's founding, Uzbek President Islam Karimov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Tajik President Emomali Rakhmonov jointly planted a magnolia tree.

The article reports on the decrees issued by President Kurmanbek Bakiyev of Kyrgysztan relieving Kyrgyz State Secretary Dastan Sarygolov and National Security Service Chairman Tashtemir Aitbayev of their duties. The president also dismissed his chief of staff, Usen Sydykov, from his service. Bakiyev's moves were seen as a response to the demands made by the political opposition leaders in the country.

The article reports on the visit of President Kurmandek Bakiyev of Kyrgyzstan to Moscow, Russia with the purpose of discussing matters on the implementation of specific business projects. In a meeting with some of the country's official which includes President Vladimir Putin, Bakiyev hopes to land investments in the country's major companies specifically Gazprom and Unified Energy System.