Bloody Raid Stuns Ingushetia
The Chechen conflict spills over into a neighbouring republic.
23 Jun 04
Ingushetia
Abkhazia Struggle Intensifies
Political shock waves continue after the murder of an Abkhaz opposition leader.
23 Jun 04
Political Confusion After Kadyrov
Interior Minister Alu Alkhanov is emerging as Kremlin's favourite to be next president of Chechnya - but has Moscow got a long-term strategy for the war-torn republic?
9 Jun 04
Russians Take Over Armenian Chemical Plant
The Nairit factory has been sold to a foreign investor for a second time.
27 May 04
End of an Era
Ruler goes into exile as Georgian leaders assert control amid jubilant crowd scenes.
6 May 04
Dagestan Terror Suspects 'Tortured'
Defence lawyers say three suspects were coerced into confessing to bomb attack that left 44 dead.
5 May 04
Chechnya's Homemade Weapons Fuel War
Rebels are using improvised and home-made weapons to continue their guerrilla war.
15 Apr 04
Battle for Chechen Oil
Kadyrov battles to control Chechnya's oil as part of a wider power struggle in Grozny and Moscow.
8 Apr 04
Abkhazia's Leadership Struggle
Contest to replace veteran leader Ardzinba heats up six months ahead of the vote.
8 Apr 04
New Dawn for Armenian Cinema?
Privatisation of state film studio could herald revival of a once-thriving industry.
27 Mar 04
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