Armenia: After Landmine Deaths, Questions About Russian Army Base

Firing range where two boys stepped on a landmine was used as common grazing by local villagers.

Russians Say Tajikistan Trains "Health Hazard"

Governing the North Caucasus

Russia has opted for authoritarian local leaders, rather than risk losing control of its southern frontier.

Bosnia: "Enemy Combatants" Who Saved Each Other

How a Bosniak soldier found himself captor of a Serb who had helped him, and went the extra mile to return the favour.

Tajik Migrants Ill-Prepared for Work in Russia

Poor grasp of Russian leaves younger migrants unable to fend for themselves.

Mladic Defence Objects to Prosecution's Maps

Lawyer says maps of Srebrenica area seek to turn accusations into proven facts.

Prosecutors Argue Against Cutting Karadzic Indictment

Enough evidence available for tribunal to consider charge of genocide in seven municipalities, they say.

Caucasus Connection to Boston Bombs

Attackers identified as Chechens from Russian North Caucasus, though their motives remain unclear.

IWPR Georgia Prompts Debate on Hepatitis C

The disease is close to epidemic scale, says participant in discussion on how to tackle hepatitis C with limited resources.