Middle East
No Escape for Turkmen Ambassador
Suspicions are growing that security forces could have used envoy’s family members as hostages to force him to return home after defection.
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.
Investigative Report: Karadzic Protective Shield Cracking
Seizure of two former Karadzic bodyguards part of concerted NATO strategy to capture Hague indictee.
Traffickers Risk Death on Albania's High Seas
Lack of funds, surveillance equipment and official corruption hamper task of controlling the illegal trade in people and drugs.
Romania Suspected of Adoption Ban Breaches
Bucharest lands in hot water with European Union after evidence of international adoption ban violations emerges.
Berisha Tones Down Nano Threat
Climbdown follows foreign warnings against attempt to overturn government.
EU Focus: New Union Border Benefits Balkan Citizens
Worries that enlargement is creating a new Iron Curtain in south-east Europe appear misplaced.
EU Focus: Should Macedonia's Accession Bid be Postponed?
Imminent membership application risks weakening the Macedonia’s reformers and destabilising its fragile democracy.
EU Focus: Romania Favours Stability Over Reforms
With elections due in November, the authorities are reluctant to undertake job-cutting reforms.