Thousands gather in Kyrgyzstan’s Capital to Demand President’s Resignation

        Thousands of protesters massed in Kyrgyzstan’s capital yesterday demanding the resignation of President Kurmanbek Bakiev, whom they say has backtracked on promises of democratic reforms, the Reuters news agency reported.         Police held back crowds waving red opposition flags outside parliament and chanting “Bakiev resign”. The demonstrators then marched to the nearby...