Caucasus

Azeri Alarm at Abortion of Female Foetuses

Legislators plan to curb disturbing practice which threatens demographic crisis.

20 Jan 10

Analysts predict winner could be well placed to challenge Saakashvili.

15 Jan 10

Sex change just the first hurdle as society fails to accept gender reassignment.

15 Jan 10

Government-backed candidate beats opposition in reportedly flawed election.

15 Jan 10

Supporters say his by-election campaign will raise question of political prisoners in country.

15 Jan 10

Regional customs arrangement as much about politics as about economics.

15 Jan 10

Discussion events prompt Tbilisi officials to cooperate with Georgian NGOs on refugee issues.

11 Jan 10

Doubts expressed over limited aviation link following 2008 war.

8 Jan 10

Women cleaning goats’ wool for export complain of low wages and sickness.

8 Jan 10

Yerevan pushes ahead with new station in face of protests from ecologists.

6 Jan 10

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