InfoAnda - Mongolians cast ballots with mining wealth in sight

Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case
Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They

Taiwan denies boycotting Australian film festival
Thursday, August 6, 2009

AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e

Merkel's support dips, regional ally resigns International
Thursday, September 3, 2009

By Sarah Marsh and Noah Barkin

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German

Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rally
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an

Swiss wins Libya jail term appeal in sign of easing rift | 1 February 2010
Samsung Group shake-up seen with Everland stake-sale plan | | 14 September 2011
U.S. vacates Baghdad palace ahead of handover | International | | 31 December 2008

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino hooks up in tanning business | 2 September 2011

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : Mongolians cast ballots with mining wealth in sight | International |

My Profile Top News Reuters top ten news stories delivered to your inbox each day. Subscribe You are here: Home > News > International > Article Home Business & Finance News U.S. Politics International Technology Entertainment Sports Lifestyle Oddly Enough Health Science Special Coverage Video Pictures Your View The Great Debate Blogs Weather Reader Feedback Do More With Reuters RSS Widgets Mobile Podcasts Newsletters Your View Make Reuters My Homepage Partner Services CareerBuilder Affiliate Network Professional Products Support (Customer Zone) Reuters Media Financial Products About Thomson Reuters Mongolians cast ballots with mining wealth in sight Sun May 24, 2009 2:13am EDT Email | Print | Share | Reprints | Single Page [-] Text [+] By Jason Subler ULAN BATOR (Reuters) - From remote grasslands to the heart of the capital, Mongolians cast their ballots on Sunday to elect a new president residents and investors hope will facilitate the country's efforts to tap its vast mineral wealth. The tight race between incumbent Nambariin Enkhbayar of the ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) and opposition Democratic Party (DP) candidate Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is seen as a barometer of how soon the country will be able to reach a deal with foreign investors on a landmark mining deal. Any repeat of the type of unrest and ensuing legal struggles that followed last year's parliamentary elections, in which five died, could postpone approval of a draft investment agreement on developing the pivotal Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold project. "It's a beautiful day today, and I hope it's also going to be a very good election. I firmly believe in the bright future of our people and the prosperity of our country," Enkhbayar said after voting in a university gymnasium in the capital Ulan Bator. Coming at a time when the young Central Asian democracy has been hit hard by falling mineral prices, the election pits Enkhbayar's pledge to beef up the rule of law against Elbegdorj's promises of change and fighting corruption. Both are dangling payouts from mining revenues and further help for students. "The most important thing the new president needs to do is develop the country, to pull us out of poverty," said Davaadorjiin Suvdaa, a 56-year-old retired worker. A win by Elbegdorj could complicate policy making on mining, given his track record of anti-foreign and populist inclinations, analysts say. Voters turned out in droves in the capital, many dressed in traditional long silk cloaks known as deels, in a sign of their respect for the largely ceremonial head of state and symbol of national unity. Polling stations close at 10 p.m. (10:00 a.m. EDT) and the latest survey put the two parties in a statistical tie. A result could be known later on Sunday or early Monday but it also could take several days if it is a tight race. SEEKING STABILITY In the country's vast windswept grasslands, many nomadic herders traveled dozens of kilometers on horseback and motorbike to the nearest polling stations. "Stability is the most important thing to me," said Sandagyn Bayarmaa, 46, who lives with her husband in a round felt tent and herds goats and sheep like much of the population. The countryside is the traditional base of support for the MPRP, the reincarnation of the party that ran Mongolia as a Soviet satellite through much of the last century, while Elbegdorj draws largely on urban voters. Exit polls are banned, but if voter turnout is high, meaning around 80 percent, that will probably bode well for challenger Elbegdorj, said Luvsandendev Sumati, director of the Sant Maral Foundation, a group that does polling and surveys. "What might change the election outcome is only feet," Sumati said. "The MPRP and their candidates were always better organized so their supporters are voting in an organized manner. But Democratic Party supporters, they are rather those who think, 'Well, should I go or not?'" Continued... View article on single page Share: Del.icio.us Digg Mixx Yahoo! Facebook LinkedIn Next Article: Israeli government too extreme to make peace: Syria's Assad Afghanistan and Pakistan Fighting the Taliban A growing insurgency in Afghanistan is also spreading deep into Pakistan, making both countries crucial to U.S. war efforts in the region. Full Coverage More International News Pakistani troops fight Taliban in Swat's main town South Korea plans public funeral for ex-leader Roh | Video India likely to move on U.S. military pact Brazil plane crash kills 14, including children U.N.'s Ban says Sri Lanka needs help for refugees | Video More International News... Featured Broker sponsored link Editor's Choice Slideshow A selection of our best photos from the past 24 hours. Slideshow Most Popular on Reuters Articles Video Caribbean states assail U.S. over deportations Queen pondering "Idol's" Lambert as frontman GM bondholders dig in, gird for bankruptcy South Korea plans public funeral for ex-leader Roh | Video Price worries again threaten world food outlook Unhappy ending in Cannes, best film hard to call | Video Fed's Kohn says rates likely to stay low for some time Palm Prematurely Coming Up Short Iran says powers agree to nuclear talks after vote U.S. retailers running out of room to cut costs Most Popular Articles RSS Feed Video Freed journalist arrives in U.S. S.Korea's Roh 'jumps to his death' Australia widens evacuation zone Rohingyas seek refuge in Bangladesh Ban Ki-moon in Sri Lanka plea Mexican tourism devastated WHO predicts 'swine flu' will worsen Protest over Suu Kyi Myanmar trial Obama signs credit card reform bill GM prepares for bankruptcy Most Popular Videos RSS Feed The Great Debate The wrong side of history Bernd Debusmann President Obama and his Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, lean towards pragmatism over ideology and principle, closer in foreign policy outlook to Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger than to George W. Bush and Condoleezza Rice. Commentary Follow Bernd Debusmann on Twitter We want to hear from you Join the Reuters Consumer Insight Panel and help us get to know you better Please take a moment to complete our survey Reuters.com: Help and Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Mobile | Newsletters | RSS | Labs | Archive | Site Index | Video Index Thomson Reuters Corporate: Copyright | Disclaimer | Privacy | Professional Products | Professional Products Support | About Thomson Reuters | Careers International Editions: Africa | Arabic | Argentina | Brazil | Canada | China | France | Germany | India | Italy | Japan | Latin America | Mexico | Russia | Spain | United Kingdom | United States Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests. NYSE and AMEX quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes. Nasdaq delayed by at least 15 minutes. For a complete list of exchanges and delays, please click here.

Other News on Sunday, 24 May 2009
Iran's president faces campaign trail hurdles
Baghdad has new security layer: street gates
Iran blocks Facebook over presidential hopeful: Ilna
New York's Times Square to be pedestrianised
Iran says powers agree to nuclear talks after vote | International |
Troops kill 60 rebels, make largest Afghan drugs bust
Brazil OKs extradition of rabbi accused in Israel
Russia favors keeping up talks with Hamas: foreign minister | International |
Ecuador's Correa says to fight media corruption | International |
Twelve dead in Philippines ferry accident
NASA scraps landing for shuttle 2nd day in a row
Sydney defends anti-flu steps as global cases rise
Obama looking for common touch in next justice
Japan pledges $528m climate aid to Pacific Islands
UN chief visits Sri Lankan war refugees
Analysis: Iran looms over Obama Mideast peace bid
NASA pushed back shuttle landing
Search for homes for 'Slumdog' children picks up
Communist leader to be elected Nepal's new PM
Obama: White House has been `terrific' for family
India's Mukherjee vows to protect economy
Obama keeps mum about conversation with Bush
Obama committed to moving ahead on health care
Ex-South Korea leader Roh dead in apparent suicide
Bombing in Nepal church kills 2, wounds 15
Philippine ferry sinks, killing 12
Loach scoops fringe Cannes prize
Museum opens high-tech gallery on recent genocides
Tarantino loves going into movie mode at Cannes
Spanish director Coixet maps Tokyo in new movie
Louvre film-making foray flops in Cannes
Tokyo lights provide setting for last Cannes films
Hong Kong Police Hunts Missing New Zealand Couple Mistakenly Given $6 Million By Bank
Pink Says Her Dog Is Now "More Calm" After She Changed His Obscene Name
Twilight Star Robert Pattinson Raises $80,000 To Kiss Two Teenage Girls
Canadian Mounted Police Seize $220,000 Counterfeit U.S., Canadian Money
Edie Falco's Dog Inspired Her To Adopt Her Kids
Queen Elizabeth Given Gold-Plated Nintendo Wii
Prince William's Favorite Beach Rated Most Polluted In Britain
Survey Finds Empire State Has Worst Drivers; Idaho, Wisconsin Best In Nation
Green Zone killing heightens security fears
Berlusconi may address parliament over links to teen
Troops kill 60 rebels, make largest Afghan drugs bust
Rebels killed in Chechnya, 15 others arrested in Ingushetia: report
GM, Chrysler should come back 'leaner, meaner': Obama
South Korea plans for funeral of former President Roh | International |
Iran says powers agree to nuclear talks after vote
Celebrations as Germany turns 60, re-elects president
Weather delays Atlantis return for another day: NASA
India likely to move on U.S. military pact | International |
Iraq PM slams law pardoning mainly Sunni prisoners
Brazil plane crash kills 14, including children | International |
Mongolians cast ballots with mining wealth in sight | International |
Israeli government too extreme to make peace: Syria's Assad | International |
Sri Lanka war zone scene of devastation
French 'Prophet' leads race at Cannes
Cops: NY man said he'd hit Rudy Giuliani, arrested
Killings shattered dreams of rural Iraqi family
UN chief face-to-face with Sri Lanka refugee despair
Pakistani troops fight Taliban in Swat valley
Moderate quake hits Central California region
UN chief sobered by visit to Sri Lankan refugees
Police: Man kills wife, self in Ohio home; kids OK
Two Men Arrested In California Highway Shootings
UN chief visits Sri Lankan war refugees
NY barn burns decades after blaze hit same spot
Obama Addresses Annapolis Grads, Hugs McCain's Son
Maine-bound truck burns wood chips
Nepal elects moderate leftist as new PM
6-Year-Old Boy Takes Wheel Of Pickup Truck After Dad Passes Out
Kan. man accused of beating bird appeals $275 fine
Obama Taps Former Marine General To Head NASA
Obama Says Political, Economic Climate Right For Health Care Reform
Decorated pilot, 3 kids killed in Nev. plane crash
Female U.S. Air Force Academy Graduate Killed In Afghanistan
Honolulu's Internet vote considered 1st in nation
Obama Says Government Will Get Out Of Auto Business 'As Soon As Possible'
Pakistan troops battle Taliban in Swat capital
Update: Atlantis To Stay In Orbit Until Sunday
Funeral for NJ soldier slain at Iraq stress clinic
Deadly NJ Memorial Day Weekend Boat Crash Kills Teenager, Injures 7 People
Atlantis Misses First Of Six Landing Opportunities Saturday
Unhappy ending in Cannes, best film hard to call | Entertainment |
France scents triumph as Cannes curtain comes down
Cannes kudos for Greek 'Dogtooth', Romanian cop, Persian cats
Film co-written by Roxana Saberi wins Cannes prize
Buyers play it safe at Cannes film market
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights

USD EUR - 1 year graph	VPN on MacOSX	BlogMeter 1.01