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Syria: A Lovers' Meeting, Postponed Indefinitely
“This is the story of how cheap our lives are in a land ruled by money and weapons.”
Deir al-Zor Suffers Under Islamic State's Harsh Rules on Aid
Aid worker speaks of "general sense of desperation and hunger all around”.
Syria: Journey Into Revolution
Choosing sides costs young woman her old life and family connections.
A Trip Through Aleppo's "Crossing of Death"
Red Crescent keeps a door open to get people across the battle lines for medical treatment.
Armenia Looks West as Eurasian Project Frays
President holds talks in Brussels instead of joining a meeting with Russian, Kazak and Belarussian counterparts.
Life Sentence Upheld for Bosnian Serb General Tolimir
Appeals Chamber rules that ex-intelligence chief must serve term handed down in 2012.
Allure of Georgian Dream Fades
Opinion poll shows ruling bloc less popular than before, but some say it’s normal to tire of a government after a couple of years
Labour Migration "Orphans" in Tajikistan
More and more women join exodus in search of work and leave their children behind.
Lavish Spending on Euro-Games as Azeri Economy Falters
Splashing out cash on first-of-its-kind sporting event seen as a valuable PR exercise by Azerbaijan’s leaders.
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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.