Blasphemy Row Inflames Azerbaijan
Islamists say journalist who allegedly impugned Islam deserves to die.
Toiling Away
Women are expected to look after the house and go out to work - and at the same time comply with social traditions that restrict their freedom.
Armenia Ruminates Over Membership
Yerevan seeks to build better relations with Brussels, while not offending Moscow.
Afghan Drug Boom Fuels Child Addiction Rates
Doctors estimate that there are more than 2,000 drug-addicted children in the western city of Herat alone.
Leaving Turkmenistan Gets Even Harder
Getting out of Turkmenistan is becoming more difficult as the security agencies widen their net and bar more people from leaving the country.
Young Kurds Escape Economic Gloom
Fed up with corruption and poverty, they yearn for a new life in Western Europe.
Best Minds Join Iraqi Exodus
Brain drain concerns as number of Iraqis emigrating to escape violence multiplies.
Health Hazard From Poor-Quality Imports
Afghans say cheap food and medicines from Iran can pose a risk.
Healing Mullahs in Demand
Poor quality of mental health services thought to account for popularity of local faith healers.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.