Mongolia

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In this sept. 2010 photo released on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin carries a hunting rifle during his trip in Ubsunur Hollow in the Siberian Tyva region (also referred to as Tuva), on the border with Mongolia, Russia. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Alexei Druzhinin, Pool)

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President Obama, flanked by Mongolia's President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (left) and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Jan Eliasson, attends a roundtable event Monday in New York. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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Khongorzul Battsengel (left) and Ariunbolor Davaatsogt from Mongolia snapped pictures of themselves at the uniquely American event. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Nicholas Delpopolo of the United States (left) and Nyam Ochir Sainjargal of Mongolia compete July 30, 2012, during the men's 73-kg judo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. (Associated Press)

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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, right, meets Mongolian wrestler during Mini Nadam, or Mongolian wrestling performance, in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

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KYODO NEWS VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS China has responded to more than a week of surprising protests in Inner Mongolia with its well-honed strategy: deploy overwhelming force, keep potential protesters from gathering and pledge to address at least some grievances.

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Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj says he is a staunch Reaganite when it comes to promoting democracy and free markets in his country of 2.7 million people. (J.M. Eddins Jr./The Washington Times)