Dozens Die As Turkish Cargo Jet Hits Homes

January 16, 2017 by

A Turkish cargo plane flying from Hong Kong has crashed in Kyrgyzstan, killing at least 37 people, most of them on the ground, officials say. The Boeing 747 TC-MCL aircraft operated by ACT Airlines crashed as it landed in fog at Manas airport, 25km (15 miles) north of the capital, Bishkek. At least 15 buildings … Read more

Blast At Chinese Embassy In Bishkek

August 30, 2016 by

A car driven by a suicide bomber has exploded after ramming the gates of the Chinese Embassy in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, officials say. The suicide bomber died and three embassy employees, all Kyrgyz nationals, were injured, Deputy PM Zhenish Razakov said. The chief of security at the Chinese embassy told the local AKIpress news … Read more