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.
Shanghai Bloc Struggles for Relevance
Leading members Russia and China ultimately have separate interests, especially when it comes to trade and energy deals in Central Asia.
Armenian Universities Bump Up Fees
Students doubt extra income will improve facilities or teaching.
Judge Queries Disqualification From Seselj Case
"By any standard of due process of law... I would be entitled to have my views considered" – Judge Frederik Harhoff
Toppled Minaret Provokes Passions in Georgia
As Muslims call for rebuilding and Christians say no, officials who cited planning violation struggle to contain damage.
We Told Hadzic of Paramilitary Crimes – Yugoslav General
Wartime staff officer says Croatian Serb administration had mandate to prosecute crimes by irregular forces.
Delayed Gratification for Azerbaijani Voters
People suspect shifting deadlines for new housing and other infrastructure are an election tactic intended to make them grateful.
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