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Electricity Bills Go Off the Scale in Cuban City
People in Santa Clara complain about massive, unexplained price rise.
Unfinished Business in Kyrgyzstan
Five years on from bloodshed, shiny new buildings belie an enduring sense of unease and mistrust between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks.
Islamic State Dismantles Medical Services in Syrian Region
Under militant rule, doctors flee Deir al-Zor and hospital infrastructure crumbles.
Grumbling About Euro-Games Disruptions in Azerbaijan
Traffic and other restrictions seen as excessive.
Taxing Times for Armenian Migrant Workers
New rules apply only to employees of Armenia-based companies that sign up to the scheme.
The Peril of Taking Taxis in Raqqa
Simply venturing out onto the streets has become an ordeal for women in Islamic State-controlled city.
Syria: Battling on Two Fronts for the Right to Study
Despite security worries, a young women insists on going to university.
Another Year, Another Electric Shock for Armenia
Russian-owned power company seems unable to balance its books without hefty annual price rises.
Children's Day in Kyrgyzstan
Children talk about what the day means to them.
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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.