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Six One News: Jonathan Clynch reports that there are indications that the stalemate between two rival parliaments in the central Asian republic may be close to resolution
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News At One: Jonathan Korovick, an Irish politics student, says that the streets of Bishkek are more calm than during the storming of the Palace last week
The newly appointed parliament in Kyrgyzstan has confirmed Kurmanbek Bakiyev, who led mass protests that ousted President Askar Akayev, as prime minister. Mr Bakiyev is also acting president.
The announcement ends the stalemate between two rival parliaments of the central Asian republic.
The crisis began last week when public demonstrations in the capital, Bishkek, resulted in the ousting of President Askar Akayev, who was suspected of rigging recent elections.
The country was left with two rival parliaments.
However, the lower house of the outgoing parliament earlier decided to stop work and hand over authority to its opposition successor.
