Russia

Five Years of Struggle

The war-shattered economy has prompted hundreds of thousands of impoverished Tajiks to abandon their country.

14 Nov 05

Yugoslavia's Diplomats Stay At Home

The clerks at the Yugoslav Foreign Ministry have nothing to do - their bosses are barred from travelling and almost no-one wants to visit them - which somewhat handicaps their work.

10 Nov 05

Milosevic's 'Hidden Billions'

While the Yugoslav President has undoubtedly stashed away a tidy sum for a rainy day, it's probably not as much money as the speculators believe.

10 Nov 05

The Comforts of Serbia's Police State

Police are out in force in Serbia, and it seems to make many people feel better. Citizens are urged to spy on their neighbours and stay vigilant for "suspicious" activities. Most are happy to help.

10 Nov 05

Karabakh's Election Conundrum

Azerbaijanis who fled during the Karabakh conflict were able to vote for a member of parliament who may not set foot in the disputed region.

10 Nov 05
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