Opposition in charge after Kyrgyzstan revolution

Opposition leaders moved to consolidate their control over Kyrgyzstan after their victory in a bloody uprising, saying they would hold power for six months and assuring the US it can keep a strategic air base here – at least for now.

There were signs of instability, though, as deposed President Kurmanbek Bakiyev refused yesterday to relinquish power after the revolt, which left at least 75 people dead and hundreds wounded.