Ex-Serbian Security Chief Absent as First Witness Testifies
Judges reject Jovica Stanisic’s claim that he is unfit to attend court and proceeds without him.
Kyrgyzstan's Lacklustre Election Campaign
Apathetic public and short run-up period leave little scope for candidates to build up head of steam.
Kyrgyz Abandon Passports Along With Country
Population loss has serious implications for Kyrgyzstan’s future, say experts.
Kazaks Agree to Joint WTO Approach
Almaty wants to use customs union to break down Russian trade barriers, and then bid for WTO membership.
Checkpoint Misery on Road to Vladikavkaz
IWPR reporters recount arduous trip from Baku to the North Ossetian capital.
UN Withdrawal Leaves Border Georgians Fearful
Georgian minority in Abkhazia feels especially exposed now international monitor are packing their bags.
Karadzic Trial Unlikely to Start Before September
Pre-trial judge calls on prosecution to simplify case to avoid a lengthy trial.
Witness Says Hartmann Helped Establish Truth
Activist testifies that controversial material in book was already well known despite a confidentiality order of Hague tribunal.
Higher Education Becoming Unaffordable
Would-be students and their parents are dismayed at a massive increase in university tuition fees, which many say will make them revise plans to go on to higher education.
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.