Kyrgyz Child Workers Harassed, Not Helped by Police
Police officers accused of exploiting underage labour ban to extract bribes.
Lone Shell Blast Cuts Key Water Supply in East Ukraine
Essential pumping equipment for major canal will be hard to replace amid battles.
Georgian Dream Fades in Local Elections
Governing coalition positive about early results, but cannot claim resounding win.
Tajik, Afghan Officials Play Down Border Security Fears
Concerns that militant and drug-trafficking threats might rise after NATO-led forces leave Afghanistan.
Armenian Economy Hit by Knock-on Effects of Russia Sanctions
Government scales back recovery predictions for an already struggling economy.
Mladic Witness Says Arms Smuggled into Sarajevo as Aid
Ex-soldier says weapons were found in humanitarian shipments for besieged city.
Central Asian Migrants in Russia Find Religion
For most, Islam is a uniting force in an alien society, though some experts warn of Islamic radicalisation risk.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Annexing Crimea
Statement by parliamentary speaker seems aimed at muddying waters over toxic "annexation" word.
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