Hostages Relive Chechen Ordeal
Fears are growing that the Chechen rebels will attempt to break the military deadlock by seizing hostages and using them to bargain with the federal authorities
22 Sep 00
Russia
Moscow's Muddled Thinking in Chechnya
Whilst the Kremlin is clearly disenchanted with the civilian administration in Chechnya, it feels compelled to support its chosen leader, the ex-mufti Akhmad Kadyrov
22 Sep 00
Baku Crushes 'Wahhabi' Gang
Reeling from a recent barrage of criticism, Azerbaijan demonstrates its commitment to the fight against international terrorism
22 Sep 00
Phantom Serb Voters
Many in Serbia expect Milosevic will resort to fraud to secure victory in Sunday's elections.
22 Sep 00
Racist Violence Plagues Russian Army
Vicious racist attacks have become an occupational hazard for army conscripts from the North Caucasus - who were once the most respected soldiers in the Russian forces
15 Sep 00
Refugees Face Bleak Winter
Russia's own envoys are warning of impending disaster at the Chechen refugee camps as the cold weather sets in
15 Sep 00
Exasperated Moscow Backs Kadyrov
The warring heads of Chechnya's puppet administration have tried the Kremlin's patience to breaking point
15 Sep 00
Last Post for Russians in Georgia
The withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia inspires mixed emotions across the region
8 Sep 00
The Milosevic Show
With only 16 days to go, the Milosevic bandwagon rolls ever closer to the inevitable election victory fanfare.
8 Sep 00
Romania Moves To Stem Illegal Immigration
Romania has in recent years become a transit centre for clandestine immigration to the European Union
5 Sep 00
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