Caucasus

Working for Independence

Forced to choose between family and a career, a number of Afghan women are putting their jobs first.

13 Aug 03

President Heidar Aliev has lined his son up to take over from him, but opinions differ widely as to whether he is up to the job.

7 Aug 03

Wide-ranging constitutional changes will alter the way Dagestan is governed - and strengthen its current leader.

7 Aug 03

An upsurge in shooting incidents across the Armenian-Azerbaijani armistice line is worrying international negotiators.

7 Aug 03

Russia's move into Georgia's electricity and gas markets signals a major new strategic shift.

7 Aug 03

Counterfeit suits, car parts and vodka mix with the real thing in Armenian shops and stalls.

31 Jul 03

Authorities turn deaf ear to calls from Ossetians stranded in disaster zone to be resettled.

31 Jul 03

Bureaucratic obstacles and highest taxes are forcing producers into the black market.

31 Jul 03

Tension is growing again amongst displaced Chechens in Ingushetia.

31 Jul 03

Their village is remote, poor and no one knows what country it belongs to – but residents are still hoping things will get better.

25 Jul 03

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