Adygeia's President Confronts Kremlin
Leader puts his future – and that of his small republic – on the line.
Anfal Widows' Sad Fate
Women widowed by Saddam’s Anfal campaign still struggle to get by nearly 20 years on.
Baghdad Car Market Cools
Higher fuel prices and import restrictions slow car purchases.
Karakalpak Traders Flourish
A remote region on the border between Karakalpakstan and Turkmenistan has become a stop on the flourishing – if unofficial – trading route between China and the Gulf states. The situation could change as the Uzbek and Turkmen authorities are taking steps
Police Hiring Boom in Sulaimaniyah
Villagers and workers are leaving low-paying jobs to join the police.
Iraqis Scathing of Leaders
Political vacuum angers Baghdad residents as violence mounts.
Halabja Protest Turns Violent
One person is killed as thousands voice their anger at authorities who they believe exploit their misery and do nothing to help them recover from Saddam’s gas attack.
Anger at University Protest Crackdown
Recriminations follow violent break-up of student demonstration over government stipends.
Dump Second Home for Children
Despite economic growth in some quarters, extreme poverty is forcing youngsters to pick through trash.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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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?
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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.