Kyrgyz Mull Risks of Russian Gas Deal
Russian takeover of Kyrgyz gas monopoly may give Moscow political leverage, but some analysts say beggars can't be choosers.
12 Nov 08
Russian takeover of Kyrgyz gas monopoly may give Moscow political leverage, but some analysts say beggars can't be choosers.
Residents evicted from their homes to make way for urban modernisation say they have nowhere else to live.
Legislation will make life tougher for Christian and Muslim groups operating outside the mainstream.
Paying out money to officials has become the normal way of accessing free public services.