Top Footballer Among Six Arrested After Journalist Killed in Azerbaijan
Rasim Aliyev, journalist and media rights advocate, died hours after brutal attack.
Bosnian Serb Forces Not Behind Wartime Mosque Destruction – Witness
Engineer tells court that demolitions were carried out in a haphazard rather than systematic way.
"No Surprise" at Jail Terms for Leading Rights Defenders in Azerbaijan
With a vengeful government state behind them, prosecutors were always going to get rights activists Leyla and Arif Yunus put behind bars.
Georgia and South Ossetia in Rare Accord
Pragmatism wins out in agreement to sort out defective waterways vital to both sides.
Armenia's Contested Political Reforms
Critics say proposed changes could entrench the powers of Armenia’s current rulers rather than opening up the political system.
Kyrgyz Regret Loss of Fruit-Industry Heritage
Multiple apricot varieties being replaced with more homogeneous, marketable types.
From Exile, Journalists See Relatives Targeted in Azerbaijan
Family members detained in apparent attempt to muzzle independent voices.
Hadzic's Health 'Rapidly Deteriorating'
Tumour which led to his provisional release is affecting his cognitive skills.
Are Kyrgyzstan's Leaders Serious About War on Corruption?
Recent detention of senior figures looks good but may not herald a more comprehensive drive to root out corrupt officials.
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