Armenia, Azerbaijan Argue Over POW
While Baku says army conscript chose to defect, Yerevan says his rights as a captured combatant have been flouted.
Abkhazia Takes in Ethnic Kin From Syria
Five hundred diaspora members have arrived so far.
Azeri Opposition Forced to Switch Candidate
Parties nominate academic after election commission disqualifies famed screenwriter.
Mladic's "Genocide" Warning Meant to Shock Serbs
Bosnian Serb army chief spoke of the risks of implementing wide-ranging political plans.
Hague Judges Deny Karadzic Twin Trials Request
Defendant argued that current proceedings needed to be split in two after genocide charge was reinstated.
Croatian Serb Leader Evaded Responsibility for Crimes – Witness
Goran Hadzic “would usually either deny knowing anything about them, or claim that these crimes were committed by individuals who were out of effective control”.
Georgian Government Promises Economic Upturn
But critics say schemes to attract foreign investment may not be enough.
Southern Kyrgyz Mayor Builds on Success
Mayor of Osh splashes out on reconstruction, but some say he favours his own ethnic community.
Storm Over "Gender" Word in Armenia
Conservatives thunder at term they say could “promote homosexuality”.
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Activists fight traditions that exclude female worshippers from communal prayers.
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Turkmenistan’s Transition of Power
President Berdymukhamedov has for decades carefully been preparing for his son to take over.