Muslim Volunteers Swell Chechen Forces
Russians tighten up security in the Chechen lowlands as rebel forces announce the start of the spring campaign
17 May 00
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Georgian Beer Magnate Looks West
Anti-American brewing entrepreneur plans to take US drinks market by storm.
14 Aug 03
Armenia: Science Shake-Up Debate
United Nations report proposes a radical overhaul of the country’s scientific institutions.
7 Feb 06
Comment: Kyrgyz Ballot to Sow Seeds for Future
However the Kyrgyz regime decides to act, it is in a strong position to shape not just this election but the presidential vote, too.
20 Nov 05
Armenian War Wounded Wait for Better Times
Invalids of war have to get by on limited resources in Karabakh.
17 Dec 07
Azeri Defence Spending Under Fire
Big increase in defence expenditure allegedly failed to lift soldiers out of poverty.
30 Nov 07
Spy Row Shakes Azerbaijan
Arrest of opposition activist on spying charge heats pre-election passions in Baku.
10 Aug 05
Turkmen Pension Shock
Scenes of distress as elderly people are told they will now get a much-reduced pension or nothing at all.
19 Jul 06
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