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Cuban Bus Fares Go Astray
Drivers have informal “conductors” to collect cash to supplement their wages.
Education Link to Afghan Insurgency
Taleban footsoldiers are typically the least educated members of society, Farah residents say.
Armenia Grapples With Economics of Union
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
"Selflessness and Heroism" of Detained Azeri Journalist
Khadija Ismayilova was arrested because of her determined pursuit of investigative journalism.
Afghans Debate Sexual Equality and Schooling
Custom often dictates that boys get an education while girls are left "one step behind", speakers at discussion events say.
Bluff and Nonsense in Prison
A political prisoner reflects on psychology and power relationships among his fellow inmates.
Cuba's Energy Revolution Comes With Health Risks
In other countries, diesel generators are used for emergencies, but in Cuba they are part of the state's "dispersed generation" power grid.
Photojournalist Jailed for One Year
Yoel Bencomo Martínez, who photographed images the government didn't like, gets 12 months after spending over a year in custody.
Probation System Seen as Major Step Forward in Armenia
New agency will focus on rehabilitating offenders rather than simply locking them away in overcrowded jails.
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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.