Harsh sentence is the latest blow for Mongolia’s green movement, which is struggling to contain environmental damage from mining
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Hillary Clinton Goes Globetrotting
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton embarked on a whirlwind 13-day foreign tour, taking her from palaces in Europe to a ceremonial yurt in Mongolia.
Mongolia’s Elections: Voters Go to the Polls with Mineral Riches at Stake
The sparsely populated country of steppes and vast forests is a bastion of democracy sandwiched between two authoritarian states. But, after it held parliamentary elections, questions abound about corruption and the legacy of its …
Must Reads from Around the World: Feb. 7, 2012
Syrian Situation – Global Post reports on Syrian Christians’ reluctance to join the uprising against President Bashar Assad. “Syria’s Christians, a fellow minority, believe they need the ruling Assad regime for protection,” …
China’s Security Chief Goes on Tour—How Is Asia Reacting?
Over the past week, as I’ve traveled across Asia, I’ve discovered an unlikely partner in my continental peregrinations: China’s security chief Zhou Yongkang. The senior Chinese envoy’s travels have taken him to Nepal, Laos, Cambodia and Tajikistan. The final stop is Mongolia, where Zhou is expected to head on Tuesday.
In …