Tag: Almaty
Russian-led Troops Enter Kazakhstan to Quell Unrest; ‘Dozens Dead’
Widespread protests in the nation of Kazakhstan, a country of nearly 20 million people and one of the largest oil, gas and coal producers in the world, continue to rage as reports of deadly encounters...
Russia-led Alliance Pledges Aid to Kazakhstan After Armed Protests Force Government to Resign
Kazakhstan is currently experiencing the worst unrest the former Soviet republic has seen in more than a decade. Violence has erupted in the largest city of Almaty and several other cities as protestors demonstrate against...
International Women’s Day in China
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and rights. The holiday had its roots in the early American socialist movement when garment workers in New...