Women-Only Gym Sparks Controversy
Female sports, even when conducted away from public view, remains a sensitive issue.
Herat Firms in Trouble
Companies say they’re going to the wall because the government is failing to protect them from cheap Iranian imports.
End of Bonn Process is Only the Start
Four years after the blueprint for Afghan democracy was set out at Bonn, much remains to be done.
Afghanistan: A Life for a Life
Maternal mortality rates in some parts of country said to be the highest in the world.
Macedonia: Pakistani Killings Controversy Resurfaces
Karachi consulate blast renews calls for investigation into killings of Pakistanis by the Macedonian police.
Bosnia's Traumatised Citizens
Many Bosnians are still deeply disturbed by the horrors of the war.
Milosevic Flatters to Deceive
Slobodan Milosevic's twisted perception of recent history turns the anniversary of defeat in Kosovo into victory celebrations.
Comment: The Unrealistic Dream of a Multi-Ethnic Kosova
The international community wants to end debate over the crimes in Kosova and reach an understanding between Serbs and Albanians. But so soon after the war, cohabitation cannot work and a new strategy for living side-by-side must be found.
Macedonia's 'Taiwan Adventure' Ends
Macedonia seeks closer ties with China after attempts to court Taiwanese investment come to naught
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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.