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Iraqi Military Pushes Back Into Tal Afar
Insurgents still hold Mosul and other key Sunni towns.
Georgian Dream Fades in Local Elections
Governing coalition positive about early results, but cannot claim resounding win.
Tajik, Afghan Officials Play Down Border Security Fears
Concerns that militant and drug-trafficking threats might rise after NATO-led forces leave Afghanistan.
Armenian Economy Hit by Knock-on Effects of Russia Sanctions
Government scales back recovery predictions for an already struggling economy.
New Digital Security Trainers for Middle East/North Africa
Courses provide skills for trainers to take back to their own countries.
Airstrikes as Iraqi Military Tries to Halt ISIS Advance
Reports of fight-back come as Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric calls for volunteers to fight insurgents.
Mladic Witness Says Arms Smuggled into Sarajevo as Aid
Ex-soldier says weapons were found in humanitarian shipments for besieged city.
Large Numbers of Syrian Children in Lebanon Out of School
Refugee families often prefer to have their children work because they need the income.
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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.