Kyrgyzstan: Falcon Smuggling Furore
Poaching scandal threatens to blow up into political row as protected species turns up at Russian airbase.
21 Feb 05
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Uzbek Prostitutes Look to New Markets
The economic crisis at home has forced prostitutes to expand their horizons.
21 Feb 05
Comment: A Tale Of Two Tyrants
The United States was quick to catch Saddam Hussein, but appears to see no profit in bringing Radovan Karadzic to justice.
21 Feb 05
Investigative Report: Karadzic Protective Shield Cracking
Seizure of two former Karadzic bodyguards part of concerted NATO strategy to capture Hague indictee.
21 Feb 05
Romania Suspected of Adoption Ban Breaches
Bucharest lands in hot water with European Union after evidence of international adoption ban violations emerges.
21 Feb 05
EU Focus: Romania Favours Stability Over Reforms
With elections due in November, the authorities are reluctant to undertake job-cutting reforms.
21 Feb 05
Gun Battle Exposes Splits in UN Police
A recent shootout has provoked demands for a revamp of Kosovo’s international police
21 Feb 05
Romanian Search for Good Life Abroad
Workers struggling to make ends meet at home are heading for western European countries in unprecedented numbers.
21 Feb 05
Bosnian Serbs Punish SDS at the Polls
Voters disillusioned with nationalist hardliners give them a wake up call.
21 Feb 05
Wildlife Exploitation Rampant
Rare species are being decimated as a result of ignorance and greed.
21 Feb 05
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