Kyrgyz Coup: Who Is New Leader Roza Otunbayeva? -- Christian Science Monitor
Former Foreign Minister Roza Otunbayeva has emerged in the wake of the Kyrgyz coup as the leader of an interim government in Kyrgyzstan, home to a key base for the US war effort in Afghanistan.
Roza Otunbayeva, the woman lifted to power by Kyrgyzstan's second popular revolt in five years, is a Moscow-educated, English-speaking former foreign minister who will likely find quick acceptance in Russia and the West alike.
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MIDDLE EAST
Al-Jaafari wins controversial Iraqi cleric's support.
Iran: Jailed hikers tied to U.S. intelligence.
U.S. officials downplay rash of new attacks in Baghdad.
Sadr followers snub Allawi and Maliki. Who will lead Iraq?
'No trace of Israel will remain if Iran attacked'. Iran will strike U.S. troops if attacked: army chief.
Turkish PM Erdogan calls Israel 'threat' to peace.
ASIA
Kyrgyzstan capital bloodied, looted and chaotic after overthrow of Bakiyev.
Thai Government shuts down protesters' TV network in bid for normality. State of emergency: What life is really like in Bangkok.
Signs pointing to North Korean role in sinking.
16th ASEAN Summit opens in Hanoi, Vietnam.
India's Maoist rebel attack sparks anger.
Low turnout reported in Sri Lankan elections.
AFRICA
So Guinea's ex-junta leader was weird. And?
Sudan polls to start despite fraud claims, boycotts. Sudan vote credibility marred by opposition, EU pullout.
ANC youth wing defies party's call not to sing 'Shoot the Boer'.
Al-Shabab militants raid UN base in Somalia.
EUROPE
Obama hails nuclear treaty as new era in relations with Russia
Turkey, Greece agree to enhance military ties.
Gordon Brown pledges 'five more years' as Prime Minister if Labour wins.
Russia and Poland agree on long-term gas supplies.
Destitute and desperate, Icelanders opt for exile.
AMERICAS
Uribe demands explanation for arrests in Venezuela.
U.S., Brazil to sign defense cooperation accord.
Chile gives US weapons-grade uranium.
200 buried in Rio mudslide.
Air quality safe for crews to resume search for missing miners.
Qatari diplomat detained after incident on US plane.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantanamo judge says detainee's trial won't begin for a year.
When suicide bombing is simply strategic suicide (commentary).
Anwar al-Awlaki: Is it legal to kill an American in war on terror?
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
BA, Iberia sign merger deal to create global giant.
GM: More troubles coming down the road.
Ex-Fed Chairman Greenspan says crisis isn't his fault.
In rare letter to shareholders, Goldman denies double-dealing.
Geithner set for talks on yuan during visit to China.
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