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

Domestic Violence Finally Debated in Armenia

Politicians act as beaten and abused women at last begin to break their silence.

Armenia's Yezidi Farmers Face Ruin

They say export of sheep to Iran creating domestic shortage that’s forcing them out of business.