North Ossetia

Freeing Iraq from Debt

Iraqis may have been liberated from Saddam Hussein, but they are not yet free of the punishing debt he left behind.

22 Feb 05

All the sacrifices Iraqis made in the hope that things would get better were for nothing, says former navy officer.

22 Feb 05

The Kyrgyz authorities are turning a blind eye to the increasing number of street children in the southern city of Jalalabad.

22 Feb 05

Sacking of powerful military commander raises spectre of military coup.

22 Feb 05

Kazak youngsters are being sucked into a spiral of petty crime and drug abuse

22 Feb 05

Kyrgyz army recruitment drive marred by press-gang accusations

22 Feb 05

Afghan leader Hamid Karzai must ensure that his improving relations with India do not alienate Pakistan.

22 Feb 05

Police "incite" market women into attacking journalists trying to cover Hizb-ut-Tahrir demonstration.

22 Feb 05

In spite of ban on unauthorised drug sales, Kazaks continue to buy potions from market traders - sometimes with deadly results.

22 Feb 05

The ongoing economic crisis is driving many talented and highly qualified young people abroad.

22 Feb 05

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