"Old Maids" Missing Out on Marriage
Husbands are hard to come by in Iraq, due to a combination of war, religion and economics.
Deadly Legacy Haunts Kurdistan
Victims claim government efforts to clear millions of landmines are ineffective.
New Claims of Bosnian Army Ties With Mujahedin
The case against two high-ranking Bosnian army commanders may be reopened to admit documents which allegedly link accused to foreign fighters.
Fraudsters Strike
Financial authorities duped by major coounterfeiting scam.
Baghdad Traffic at a Standstill
Military checkpoints and road closures bring transport deadlock.
Iraqis Drink to New-Found Freedom
Liquor sales in Baghdad rise, as threat from insurgents lessens following government crackdown.
Traditional Weddings Bring Heartache
Women who wed according to traditional custom are left with few rights.
Turkmenistan's Kazaks Protest School Closures
Repressive language laws are forcing ethnic Kazaks out of Turkmenistan.
Sandzak's Black-Market Bugle Boys
Muslims who fled Yugoslavia's Sandzak region are not returning, and little else is functioning except for factories starting once again to make 'Original' Levi's 501 jeans and other bogus brand names.
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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.