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Maternity Care in Armenia is Postcode Lottery
From March, women will have to pay if they want to have their babies in the better-provided capital.
Cuban Journalist on Second Hunger Strike
Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias spent 33 days on prison protest in November-December.
Witness Seized "Last Chance" to Escape Vukovar Massacre
Once hospital inmates were rounded up and driven away, he knew they "would not get out of this easily".
Kazak Labour Bill Sidelines Independent Unions
Opponents say measures being proposed would favour main trade union federation.
Calm Urged as Kenya Vote Count Continues
Leaders seek to dispel tensions as country awaits election result.
Failing Farms Force Cuba to Import Food
Cost of buying in foodstuffs from abroad is heavy burden on government.
Squatters Take Over State Land in Cuba
They hope that after initial warnings, the authorities will relent and give them the land.
Serbian Relief at Perisic Ruling
In Bosnia and Croatia, dismay at decision that seems to scrub the Yugoslav military's role in regional conflict.
Housing Hopes Dim for Georgia's Refugees
New government postpones deadline for providing proper housing to people displaced by past conflicts.
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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.