Talks Snarled on Interim Status
Moscow meeting leaves sides no closer and many questions unanswered.
27 Jul 09
Caucasus
Georgia's Opposition Rejects Truce Call
Promise of reform from Saakashvili puts ball in protesters’ court.
27 Jul 09
Karabakh Footballers Anger Baku
Region goes ahead with its own league despite Azerbaijan’s objections.
23 Jul 09
Beautiful Game Returns to Azeri Front Line Region
Move stems from Baku football chiefs’ decision to move more games to the provinces.
18 Jul 09
Azeri Visit to Karabakh Sparks Row
War of words breaks out as public relations exercise by Baku representatives goes wrong.
17 Jul 09
Georgian Bid to Boost Economy Under Scrutiny
Few experts share government hopes that new enterprise region will help alleviate economic woes.
17 Jul 09
Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers
Press watchdog says case typical of arbitrary judicial decisions taken against government opponents.
17 Jul 09
Baku's Warming Ties to Israel Anger Iran
Tehran’s attempt to scupper Israeli president’s visit gets nowhere, as Baku decides ties to Israel take priority over Islamic solidarity.
10 Jul 09
Georgian Town Hit by Sewage Floods
Crisis legacy of shoddy Soviet-built sewerage systems and a decade of post-independence neglect.
10 Jul 09
Corrupt Police Prey on Travellers
IWPR reporter describes how a journey through southern Russia turned out to be more expensive than he’d bargained for.
10 Jul 09
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