Bosnia: The Village Where Hate Never Triumphed

Residents of Baljvine, one of the few places to escape the ethnic violence that tore apart Bosnia, tell their extraordinary story. By Marija Arnautovic in Baljvine

Turkey: Erdogan Threat Alarms Armenian Migrants

Turkish fury over US Congress recognition of Armenian genocide raises concerns over their future. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Yerevan and Aline Ozinian in Istanbul

Opposition Seizes Power After Kyrgyz Turmoil

Ex-foreign minister forms government as president flees, following day of political violence in which scores died. By Timur Toktonaliev and Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek

Karadzic Bid to Stay Proceedings Rejected

Trial judges say they remained “unconvinced” by his submission and that he had “merely repeated” previous arguments.

Kyrgyz Leader Tries to Rally Support

Defiance comes as interim government announces plans for presidential election after bloody revolt.

New US Thinking on Chechnya Needed

Riot Deaths Spark Kyrgyz Turmoil

Thousands besiege president’s office as anger over spiralling prices explodes into political violence.

Georgia: State Spending Ahead of Poll Under Suspicion

Transparency International points to significant rise in public expenditure in advance of municipal elections. By Anna Kandelaki in Tbilisi

Tajik Power Company Calls in Debts

Higher electricity bills and tougher penalties for arrears are putting pressure on household consumers. By Nazarali Pirnazarov in Dushanbe