Vendors fight to stay afloat after market closure

2009-07-22 07:10:47

Cherkizovsky Market, which is the biggest daily wholesale market in Eastern Europe, was shut down on June 29 by the local authorities after inspectors found sanitary and storage violations.

Chinese merchants released

2009-08-06 13:29:58

Russian authorities have released all 190 Chinese merchants. They were reminded to go through the procedures of applying for residence and working permits.

Traders leave Cherkizovsky market

2009-08-06 10:52:49

Traders crowd outside Cherkizovsky market in Moscow July 22, 2009.

Chinese store attacked in Afghanistan riot

2009-08-07 09:33:42

A buring vehicle belongling to Americans is seen in this picture taken on May 29, 2006 during a riot in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan.