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Armenia: Minority Group Opposes New Marriage Rules
Government wants to standardise minimum marriage age at 18.
Georgian President Accepts Party's Election Defeat
Mikheil Saakashvili stays on until next year, but the coalition led by his opponent Bidzina Ivanishvili will shape the political future.
Dengue Fever Spreads to Another Cuban Province
Medical students drafted in to help with health checks in Cienfuegos.
Sewage Troubles in Havana
Cuban capital’s drainage systems badly need repairs.
Northern Uganda: Concerns Over Development Plans
Local government so under-resourced that it will find it hard to deliver ambitious development plan for northern areas.
Afghans Hostage to Corruption
Everyone knows it’s undermining the country, but no one has a solution.
Victims' Request to Contest Genocide Ruling Refused
Lawyers for Bosnian war victims argued that judges were wrong to remove genocide charge relating to towns other than Srebrenica.
Bosnian Serb Officers Covered Up Fatalities – Witness
Corps commander ordered “800” dead civilians changed to “80”.
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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.