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Kyrgyzstan Trims Pension Spending
Fewer people are paying in so the pension age is going up.
Karabakh Opposition Gains Small Presence in Parliament
Domestic politics go largely ignored as international community says it doesn't recognise the state so can't recognise its elections.
Kyrgyz State Orphanages Offer Bleak Future
Experts say contrast between care of children in state and private homes has huge impact on their prospects.
Mladic Witness Recalls Branjevo Preparations
Prosecution contends that ex-army chief was in command of soldiers who carried out the killings.
Death From Above in Aleppo
Night of celebration descends into terror and destruction.
Syria: Forty-Eight Hours in the War Zone
As Douma falls to government forces, an activist seeks for news of her family.
Azerbaijani Government Watching its Expats
Registration system for people living abroad seen as Big Brother move.
Kazakstan Leader Still Silent on Succession
Keeping everyone guessing helps ensure President Nazarbaev’s position is unassailable.
Afghans Impatient With Temporary Officials
Only a handful of governors have been formally appointed, and local government is in chaos.
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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.