Afghans Reconciled With Election Results
Majority seem relieved they will not have to take part in second round of voting.
Afghan Women Tell of Harsh Conditions Back Home
Refugee women in Tajikistan talk about their lives now and before.
Bumper Wheat Crop Brings Cheer to North
It comes after years of drought, which resulted tin failed harvests and food crises.
Rivals' Tactics Bad News for Afghan Run-off
One week before second round of troubled presidential elections, both candidates are engaging in potentially dangerous brinkmanship.
Tajikistan Comes to Terms With Immigrant Labour
Although it is a country where hundreds of thousands of people go abroad in search of work, Tajikistan is also host to several thousand foreign worker.
Herati Run-off Boycott Likely
Many residents say the fraud and intimidation that marred the first round has put them off taking part in the second.
Pessimism Over US Nuclear Talks
Despite public’s relatively positive outlook towards America, reactions to Iran-US talks have been muted and lukewarm.
Pakistan: Sept '09
Participants in Open Minds project bolstered by publication of first story in national press.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.