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Faced With Urgent Steps, Iraqi Legislators Fail to Agree
Sunni insurgents are at the gates, yet main parliamentary factions focus on tactical manoeuvring for top posts.
Upsurge in Shootings on Azeri-Armenian Frontier
Commentators say number of incidents is rising compared with previous years.
"Russian Lesson" Provokes Fury in Armenia
Outspoken Moscow media official suggests Armenia should adopt Russian as an official language.
Kenya: Post-Election Arson in Rift Valley Was "Planned"
Latest prosecution witness continues narrative of how violence unfolded after 2007 election.
Sarajevo Defenders "Provoked" Fire
Bosnian Serb ex-officer says troops inside the city were trying to get his men to return fire on civilian areas.
Armenian Politicians Moot Sex-Selection Ban
Authorities decide to copy other countries’ success in legislating against option for aborting female foetuses.
Gavrilo Princip's Legacy Still Contested
Serb assassin of an Austrian archduke has been appropriated to back more recent historical narratives.
Kazakstan's Balancing Act Over Ukraine Ties
Government aims to strengthen links with Kiev while avoiding alienating strategic partner Moscow.
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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.