New Chechen Leader to Push Nationalist Agenda
Doku Umarov expected to try to curb radical Islamist influence over the rebel group.
Doku Umarov expected to try to curb radical Islamist influence over the rebel group.
Russian campaigners say Chechen kidnap victims were subjected to brutal treatment at illegal detention centre.
President Bakiev comes under fire for failing to identify culprits in 2002 bloodshed.
Several theories put forward to explain wave of killings in the North Caucasian republic.
Beauty pageant offers respite from grim realities - but leaves conservatives fuming.
Students at private college challenge authorities’ bid to squeeze non-state higher education sector.
The ancient tradition of bride-stealing undergoes a revival despite tougher legislation and efforts by women’s rights groups.
The authorities stand accused of inaction as grave-robbers raid ancient sites for gold treasures.
How an Armenian village chose communism, after the Soviet Union had ended.