Judo Diplomacy” Eases Karabakh Tensions
Bid to improve Turkish-Armenian ties started with a football match, so could Judo tournament do same for Armenia and Azerbaijan?
Echoes of Arabic Fade From Kurdistan
Young people in semi-autonomous region reject Arabic language, amid rising tensions with Baghdad.
Azeris Baffled by Turkmen Legal Threat
Court action over maritime boundary could harm mutually beneficial gas pipeline project.
Iraq Tackles Swine Flu Fears
As more US troops are diagnosed, Iraq says it can cope.
Karabakh Villagers Yearn for Normal Life
For Azeris living close to frontline the war is an ever-present fact.
South Caucasus Frontier Squabble
New Georgian border splits Armenian villagers from their land.
Maliki's Chess Game
Iraqi prime minister’s choice of coalition partners expected to have significant bearing on his re-election bid.
Iraq: July/Aug ‘09
IWPR report prompts hospital to offer land mine victims aid.
Tempting Tourists by Rivers of Babylon
Couples honeymoon in “Saddam suite” of pillaged riverside palace.
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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Harsh Victory at Position X
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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.