(Al Jazeera English News Headlines: April 8, 2010) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has recognized Roza Otunbayeva as Kyrgyzstan's interim leader. Otunbayeva took power following Wednesday's violent clashes between protestors and government forces. Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev signed the new START nuclear treaty in Prague. After declaring a state of emergency on Wednesday, the Thai government has shut down opposition "red shirt" media outlets. Polls in Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections have closed after a low turnout. The city of New York plans to cut rental assistance to low-income tenants, which may drive some to homelessness.

(Al Jazeera English News Headlines: April 8, 2010) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has recognized Roza Otunbayeva as Kyrgyzstan's interim leader. Otunbayeva took power following Wednesday's violent clashes between protestors and government forces. Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev signed the new START nuclear treaty in Prague. After declaring a state of emergency on Wednesday, the Thai government has shut down opposition "red shirt" media outlets. Polls in Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections have closed after a low turnout. The city of New York plans to cut rental assistance to low-income tenants, which may drive some to homelessness.