Central Asia

Kyrgyz School Death Highlights Bullying Scourge

Adolescents run extortion rackets and intimidate younger schoolmates.

6 Nov 15

Low-skilled workers from Central Asia are often the first to be laid off.

6 Nov 15

Fewer jobs and a worsening exchange rate hits households supported by expats in Russia.

6 Nov 15

Under mysterious circumstances, convicts make easy escape, but most end up dead.

2 Nov 15

How worried should Central Asian leaders be about the rising strength of insurgents in Afghanistan's north?

19 Oct 15

Concerns that students are among those targeted.

16 Oct 15

Embarrassment as plans to buy comfortable seats for parliament have to be shelved.

15 Oct 15

School psychologists seen as crucial to identifying and heading off suicide risks.

12 Oct 15

Holding a contested election without a foregone conclusion was an achievement in itself.

6 Oct 15

With much to play for, parties have been going the extra mile to secure votes.

4 Oct 15

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