Protesters Under Attack in Armenia
International outcry at assaults on demonstrators in the capital.
Tajik Opposition Candidate Seeks Consensus
Interview with Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a veteran NGO figure picked to stand against the current president.
Surprise Candidate for Tajik Opposition
Opposition bloc settles for leading civil society figure rather than politician.
Georgia: Life in "Dream Town"
Mountain villagers take over disused army base because their own homes are falling apart.
Murky Waters in Uzbek City
Chronic under-investment in water management creates frequent supply cuts for residents of major town.
Hadzic Witness Recalls Camp Beatings
Former camp inmate describes “horrendous” conditions in detention.
Judges Rule Mladic Must Attend Trial
Defendant claims he is too ill to be present at proceedings.
Gunfire as Extension of Politics on Azeri-Armenian Border
Mutual recriminations as both sides note a rise in cross-border shooting.
After EU Talks, Armenia Swings Back to Moscow
Opposition parties attack plans to join Russian-led trade bloc.
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