Middle East

Armenians Choose Independent Path

Delegates at a conference on Armenia’s future voted for independent development, rather than placing too much reliance on Russia or Europe.

8 Sep 05

Murder of cleric appears to have exposed rift between moderate Muslim establishment and youthful hard liners.

6 Sep 05

Will the premiers of Serbia and Montenegro have the stomach to force reform on the armed forces?

6 Sep 05

A multi-million dollar deal to buy second-hand British warships has come in for criticism.

6 Sep 05

Premier's demand for Yugoslav forces to return to Kosovo is unlikely to be heeded abroad, but may win him nationalist votes in forthcoming elections.

6 Sep 05

A new European force is brought in to keep the peace in Macedonia.

6 Sep 05

Growing numbers of teenagers fall victim to drug addiction, as authorities struggle to counter the scourge.

6 Sep 05

Serb call for federalisation of the region regarded as an attempt to outmanoeuvre Albanians

6 Sep 05

Republics' views on Iraqi crisis determined by how each view their longer-term interests in the international arena.

6 Sep 05

Prominent Bosnian Serb politician linked to arms sale scandal may be dismissed from country's presidency.

6 Sep 05

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