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 Eclipse Draws 15K to Siberia 

Thousands flock to Russia for rare solar spectacle despite threat of rain

Guardian (UK) Guardian (UK) Jul 31, 08 11:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - Prospects of rare total solar eclipse have drawn thousands of sky-watchers to the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, where the moon’s passage between the earth and sun will create 140 seconds of darkness at 5:45 pm local time today. Hotels in the city—Russia’s third-largest—are fully booked, reports the Guardian. US viewers, meanwhile, won't be able to see a full eclipse, but residents of the Northeast may see a partial one at sunrise today. More »

More about:  China • Russia • Canada • astronomy • Siberia • Mongolia • solar eclipse

Riots Imperil Democracy in Mongolia

Government crackdown worries citizens in region's freest state

New York Times New York Times Jul 8, 08 9:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Last week hundreds of drunken rioters in Mongolia's capital vented their frustration at parliamentary elections by smashing the headquarters of the ruling party, killing five people. The violence shocked many in this peaceful, democratic nation. But many Mongolians were equally shocked by the government's reaction: a four-day state of emergency, complete with a media blackout and soldiers in the streets. More »

More about:  democracy • Asia • election results • Mongolia

5 Killed in Mongolian
Election Riots

Protesters clash with police, burn government buildings

BBC BBC Jul 2, 08 4:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - Five people died and hundreds were injured in rioting yesterday against election results in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator, reports the BBC. Hordes of angry protesters supporting the opposition party took to the streets yesterday after victory was declared for the ruling party. Its headquarters and other government buildings were torched as thousands of stone-throwing rioters battled police. More »

More about:  election • riots • political demonstrations • election fraud • Mongolia

'Mickey Mouse of the Desert'

Scientists film endangered critter for the first time

BBC BBC Dec 10, 07 6:10 PM CST
(Newser) - A rare rodent with jumbo ears and a kangaroo hop has been nabbed on video for possibly the first time, the BBC reports. Scientists who braved the Gobi desert recently observed the jerboa as part of a plan to help the endangered and extremely rare mammal. The critter amazed them with its snow-shoe like feet and "one of the biggest ear-to-body ratios out there," as one scientist put it. More »

More about:  China • London • endangered species • Mickey Mouse • Mongolia • Zoological Society of London • Gobi desert

Big Boys
Do Cry

Sumo wrestler in tears after Japanese association won't let him go home

Reuters Reuters Aug 11, 07 4:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - Japan's Sumo Association forbid a Mongolian wrestler from returning home after the ponderous athlete was in tears—diagnosed with a near breakdown. The organization, which suspended defending champion Asashoryu from two tournaments, said it wants the bawling behemoth to seek treatment at a Japanese hospital, against his doctor’s orders that he return to Mongolia. More »

More about:  Japan • mental health • Mongolia • sumo • Asashoryu

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