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Afghan Currency Traders Accused of Cheating
Residents of Nangarhar province complain they are being charged more for marked notes.
After NATO's Gentle Rebuff, Georgia Still Hopeful
Officials want alliance to offer something concrete this autumn, if membership plan isn't on the table.
Armenia's Opposition Espouses Grassroots Issues
Campaign groups now find that politicians are interested in their causes.
Celebrations Misfire in Southeast Afghan Province
With modern firearms, tradition of shooting into the air leads to casualties and lasting feuds.
Russia Factor Shifts Kyrgyz-Uzbek Power Balance
Kyrgyzstan's growing ties with Moscow give it added clout in region but could prove a liability.
Afghans Complain of Substandard Medicines
Out-of-date and counterfeit substances pose serious threat to public health.
Prosecutors Say Nairobi Still Withholding Evidence
Defence team counters that requests for information are no more than “fishing expedition”.
Draconian Laws Threaten Free Trade Unions in Kazakstan
Government trying to co-opt unions into unified structure and punish any stragglers.
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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.