Mongolia dissolves govt after protests

Mongolia’s parliament dissolved its government early today after the biggest political party pulled out of the 15-month-old ruling coalition, prompting two days of protests amid complaints about poverty and corruption.

No party immediately announced that it would try to form a new government following the vote to dissolve the government of prime minister Tsakhilganiin Elbegdorj. Elbegdorj was appointed to lead an interim administration.