North Ossetia: Scourge of Back-Street Abortions
Conservative society prompts pregnant unmarried women to opt for risky, illegal terminations.
1 May 06
Russia
Armenia: Alarm at Russian Gas Deal
Gas prices to stay low - but the opposition says the political cost is too high.
28 Apr 06
Is Rodina a New Ally for the Turkmen Opposition?
Turkmenistan has long been invisible for the majority of people in Russia, who are preoccupied with petrol prices and utilities reforms. But recently it transpired that the Russian-speaking population in Turkmenistan would be left in an especially difficu
27 Apr 06
Tough Talk From Kyrgyz Leader on US Base
Analysts say President Bakiev’s ultimatum to the Americans is designed for consumption in Moscow.
24 Apr 06
Russia Cuts Off Georgian Water and Wine
Tbilisi accuses Moscow of deliberate campaign to undermine Georgian economy.
21 Apr 06
Ingushetia: Russians Urged to Return
A community of Russians defies threats and resettles in the North Caucasus.
20 Apr 06
Kyrgyz Voters Seek to Oust Ex-President's Son
Aidar Akaev’s constituents want to sack him as their member of parliament since he has not been in the country for the last year.
10 Apr 06
Zelenovic Transfer Hitch
Milosevic death prompted Moscow to postpone Zelenovic transfer to The Hague.
10 Apr 06
Property Restitution Deal for South Ossetia
The Georgians have a plan for refugees on both sides of the South Ossetian conflict to receive compensation at last, but simmering political mistrust will make it hard to deliver.
3 Apr 06
Grace and Favour in Tajikistan
Police and other officials at the heart of the system get hefty pay rises, which critics say are a ploy to keep them on board for a crucial election later this year.
1 Apr 06
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