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Disillusioned Syrian IDPs Consider Resettlement Offer
Even people who used to support rebels are losing hope and would consider government’s housing offer.
Afghan Music Fades in Kandahar
A distinctive tradition is disappearing as young people turn to Indian pop music.
Tajikistan: When Wedding Inspectors Call
People complain that state restrictions on extravagant celebrations don’t apply to the great and good.
Nobel Prize Recognises Malala's Heroic Struggle for Education
Her story shows how a single, determined local voice can have truly global impact.
Tajik Protest Plan Squashed Before it Starts
Authorities denounce opposition group and take down websites after internet appeal for street demos.
As Trial Ends, Karadzic Demands Acquittal
Judges retire to consider evidence of nearly 600 witnesses and more than 11,500 exhibits.
Afghan Amputees Struggle to Access Services
Officials say a clinic established to treat patients from across the southeast lacks proper funding.
New Libyan Radio Show Monitors Tobruk Parliament
Series aims to engage listeners in discussing their country's future.
Kenyan Leader's Lawyers Clash with Prosecutors
Defence seeks acquittal for President Kenyatta as prosecutors seek adjournment until Kenyan authorities come up with missing evidence.
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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.