Russia

Azerbaijan: Drug Trafficking Scourge Grows

Smugglers may be exploiting international law to take Afghan heroin through the country en route to Russia and Europe.

22 May 03

Larisa Ovsepian's 14 adopted children come from diverse ethnic backgrounds - and advancing old age won't stop her adopting more.

15 May 03

As President Heidar Aliev looks set to mark his 80th birthday in a Turkish hospital, the Azerbaijani opposition is weighing its options.

9 May 03

Armenia's largest factory is without an owner for the second time in a year, following the withdrawal of a British investor.

1 May 03

Misinformation and false versions of history in Armenia and Azerbaijan perpetuate Nagorny Karabakh tragedy.

1 May 03

Row over timing of next presidential election is latest in series of skirmishes between executive and legislature.

25 Apr 03

Brandy production is under threat as farmers abandon grapes after a disastrous winter.

17 Apr 03

Controversial businessman rounds off his media empire with a new TV station.

17 Apr 03

Council of Europe is pressing for a special international tribunal to deal with war crimes in Chechnya.

11 Apr 03

Refugees from Chechnya cannot get residence in a neighbouring republic - even though the law is on their side.

3 Apr 03

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