Caucasus

Abortion Used for Sex Selection in Azerbaijan

Azeri women determined to produce a male heir are risking their health in abortion clinics.

8 Aug 05

Women working in illicit brothels increasingly turn out to be from strict traditional backgrounds.

8 Aug 05

After long years of wandering, one former refugee is more than happy to brave the daily dangers of life in war torn Chechnya.

8 Aug 05

Pakistan is struggling to find "moderate" Taleban to participate in a future broad-based Kabul government.

4 Aug 05

National conflict is forgotten in a city where both Armenians and Azerbaijanis feel like strangers.

4 Aug 05

A new threat in Chechnya – this time from wild dogs and other animals, some carrying rabies.

4 Aug 05

The town of Derbent has dozens of higher education institutes – and thousands of poorly educated students.

4 Aug 05

Critics fear Romania's plans to act as America's main ally in the Black Sea region may complicate its plans to join the EU.

2 Aug 05

While the communists look likely to romp home in elections this Sunday, this formerly pro-Russian party is now campaigning on a pro-European ticket.

2 Aug 05

Increasingly close cooperation in the region is driving the local reform process forward.

2 Aug 05

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