Mladic's Scything Gesture Meant "Execution" – Witness
“I was only following orders, but I took part in a horrible crime,” convicted army officer tells tribunal.
Karadzic Witness Pressed on Own Role at Srebrenica
Questioning focuses on what senior police officer saw, knew and did as mass killings began.
Gas Equals Power in Russian-Armenian Relations
Russian-controlled monopoly is bumping up fuel prices for cash-strapped Armenians.
Protests Put Pressure on Kyrgyz Authorities
Government's opponents are using local grievances to pursue their own interests, analysts say.
Hailstorm Hits Armenian Farmers Hard
Protesters say they face financial ruin after hail defence system fails to save crops.
Tajik Government Takes Out Critics
Authorities seem to fear Moscow is considering a replacement for the current president.
Saakashvili Ally Arrested in Georgia
Vano Merabishvili served as interior minister, then premier in last government.
Consternation at Serbian Security Officers' Acquittal
Verdict means war crimes "rewarded" - Mothers of Srebrenica member.
Uzbeks Steer Clear of Regional Afghan Response
Russia and three Central Asian states are pledging stronger defence cooperation, but Uzbekistan is having none of it.
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