Blagojevic Trial Extended
Prosecution is given more time to present its case after two new witnesses are introduced.
Defence Lawyers Cry Foul Over Pay System
The concept of a fair trial is allegedly being put in jeopardy by a new method of paying counsel.
Election Procedures Baffle Voters
With the parliamentary vote scheduled for September, many still profess ignorance of how legislators will be chosen.
Teachers Make Themselves Heard
Demands for higher pay and improved working conditions prompt strikes at schools in Kabul and Farah province.
Nomads Unhappy With Parliamentary Share
The country’s poorest people, the nomadic Kuchis, feel they will not be adequately represented in the new legislature.
Tajikistan: Ismaili Resurgence
Members of a minority faith punch above their weight as their spiritual leader is also a major aid donor.
Afghanistan: The Price of Beauty
Women influenced by television glamour are eager to spruce up their image - but their quest for beauty can result in disaster.
Afghans Go Home, Not Always Willingly
Refugees are returning home in increasing numbers, bearing tales of mistreatment and forced repatriation.
Labour of Love
Looted and smuggled antiques spanning the country's history are slowly returning to Kabul, thanks to the efforts of one man.
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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.