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Judges Agree to Cut Mladic Indictment
Key elements of case remain unchanged but number of individual crimes reduced.
Dutchbat Soldier Recalls Mistreatment of Srebrenica Detainees
Former member of Dutch contingent retells experiences at time of Srebrenica massacre.
Serbian Secret Police Chief Didn't Run Units in Bosnia - Witness
Case involves unpicking exact lines of command for Serbian units deployed in Bosnian conflict.
Former Yugoslavia Tribunal Hears Contempt Case for Failure to Testify
Defence claims Dragomir Pecanac did not intend to obstruct justice by refusing to give testimony.
South Ossetia Vote Descends into Stand-Off
Even some opponents of Alla Jioyeva are unhappy she was denied electoral victory.
Greens Say Armenia's Prized Lake Threatened by Mining
Gold mine operator rejects claims that its new facility poses risks.
Azeris Angry at Fare Increases in Capital
Cost of underground rail travel goes up by a third.
Kyrgyzstan's New Leader Sworn In
President Atambaev shares inauguration ceremony stage with his predecessor as head of state – a first for Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia generally.
Broad Welcome for US Pact Decision in Afghanistan
Opposition complains that special assembly was unconstitutional.
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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.