Sarajevo Shelling Not "Disproportionate"
Mladic defence witness says Bosnian Muslim fighters deliberately hid among civilians during siege.
Fatal Shooting on Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
Firearms often used to stop civilians trying to evade customs controls.
Georgian Tourist Industry Fears Downturn
Travel restrictions introduced in 2014 are blamed for reduction in visitors to picturesque Caucasus state.
Tajikistan's Migrant "Widows"
Once a husband decides to make his temporary stay abroad more permanent, there is little that wives can do to secure maintenance.
Baku Fire Deaths Prompt Safety Review
Officials blame plastic cladding used to dress up buildings as Baku prepares for summer sports event.
Human Trafficking in Kyrgyzstan
Prostitution abroad and "labour enslavement" at home are the commonest forms.
Kyrgyzstan Trims Pension Spending
Fewer people are paying in so the pension age is going up.
Karabakh Opposition Gains Small Presence in Parliament
Domestic politics go largely ignored as international community says it doesn't recognise the state so can't recognise its elections.
Kyrgyz State Orphanages Offer Bleak Future
Experts say contrast between care of children in state and private homes has huge impact on their prospects.
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