Kyrgyzstan's President Askar Akayev, removed from power late last month amid mass protests, signed a resignation agreement Monday, opening the way for new elections in the former Soviet republic.

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Kyrgyzstan's parliament named Kurmanbek Bakiyev -- the key figure behind the overthrow of veteran President Askar Akayev -- as prime minister in an effort to end the chaos surrounding last week's coup.

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Kyrgyzstan's opposition declared itself in control of the Central Asian country Thursday after days of violent protests seeking the ouster of President Askar Akayev.

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