Battulga Khaltmaa looks to lessen the country's trade dependence on China
Former sumo champion eyed for advisory post after vital role in victory
Wrestler-turned-entrepreneur seeks stronger ties to counterbalance Russia, China
Former martial arts champ keeps presidency in opposition hands
Popular former martial artist and businessman elected to four-year term
Results could be determined by 30% who voted for eliminated candidate
Lack of a clear presidential victor triggers a runoff
Corruption allegations dog front-runner as rival stokes patriotism
New showcase international airport will go to waste without competition
Human and economic toll 'staggering' in low and middle-income countries
Proponents hopeful for final text of treaty by early July
Bank to hold 2nd annual meeting in South Korea
Foreign minister says globalization is 'unstoppable' despite protectionism
Membership for India and Pakistan raises bloc's profile, but may invite friction
Membership for India and Pakistan raises bloc's profile, but may invite friction
Accession of India, Pakistan to SCO adds new wrinkle to group's politics
Confrontations in western wing threaten to taint the rest of the region
Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil argues globalization wave is 'unstoppable'
Long-awaited loans come through despite worries about their effectiveness
Critics worry that money would be misspent
Managerial changes needed before weak motivation harms performance
Change signals a priority shift from the 'Russian world' world to globalization
Fears over Chinese aims linger, while Russia sees tectonic shift underway