Russia

Dogs of War in Chechnya

A new threat in Chechnya – this time from wild dogs and other animals, some carrying rabies.

4 Aug 05

The town of Derbent has dozens of higher education institutes – and thousands of poorly educated students.

4 Aug 05

The territory has been moving towards independence since 1999, and it is time for the international community to say so.

2 Aug 05

While the communists look likely to romp home in elections this Sunday, this formerly pro-Russian party is now campaigning on a pro-European ticket.

2 Aug 05

Skopje seems confident it can weather the storm, but some fear Athens may soon take things up a notch.

2 Aug 05

New eyewitnesses are helping to piece together a crime that still awaits justice.

2 Aug 05

Baku’s overtures towards an unrecognised territory cause controversy.

28 Jul 05

Long-running dispute on Caspian oil reserves creates tensions which may ultimately harm Ashgabat more than Baku.

25 Jul 05

Changes to university entrance exam system are driving talented students abroad, complain ethnic minorities.

14 Jul 05

Poverty and the ready availability of heroin have led many women to take up drug dealing.

12 Jul 05

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