Caucasus
Georgian Church Letter Raises Storm
The Georgian Orthodox Church rejects criticism that it is abusing its special status in society.
Beslan Aid Row Deepens
The distribution of aid money for Beslan residents has been held up by wrangling over how it should be spent.
Saakashvili Says Georgia to Turn Corner Next Year
Economic transformation will help resolve Georgia’s armed conflicts, president says on first anniversary of “Rose Revolution”.
Armenians Get Mobile Phone Choice
ArmenTel loses mobile phone monopoly as government ushers in Karabakh-related company.
Ajaria: Concern Over Missing Funds
Public discontent with Tbilisi’s new regime in Ajaria mounts, not helped by officials’ refusal to talk about where revenues have gone.
Chechen President's Men a Law Unto Themselves
Presidential security service viewed as a dangerous irregular force whose loyalties remain unclear.
From Chechnya to Karabakh
Nurses hope to transfer skills learned in one war-torn region to their own homeland.
Anger Spills Over in Karachai-Cherkessia
Furious crowd occupies president’s office after seven dismembered bodies are found in a pit.
Abkhazia's Political Roulette Goes On
Even seizing the presidential palace is not enough to bring the opposition to power.