Armenia-Azerbaijan: More Skirmishing, Bigger Guns
Just a "routine" spike in cross-border attacks, or something more ominous?
Just a "routine" spike in cross-border attacks, or something more ominous?
Traditionally close relationship marred by Russian arms sales to Azerbaijan and general economic woes.
Borrowers squeezed tight by exchange rate shift that raised their repayments.
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
Troubled regional environment plus domestic weakness leave trade in the doldrums.
Investigators say they're questioning witnesses for a separate criminal investigation, but presidential advisor confirms detentions are warning to journalists.
Extra capacity to export electricity to Iran will not make Armenia an independent player in energy markets.
Although Armenia has a longstanding Yezidi community, only a handful of refugees have made it out of Iraq so far.
As Khadija Ismayil is given a seven-and-a-half year jail term, she tells judges that witnesses were pressured and testimony based on coercion and forgery.
Officials agree to clear waterways and give communities on both sides the water they need for their crops.