Taking a Stand in Kazakstan
Journalist who led demo against referendum allowing president to avoid elections says even small-scale protest has symbolic value.
Journalist who led demo against referendum allowing president to avoid elections says even small-scale protest has symbolic value.
Military mount crowd-dispersal exercises as officials speak of need to bolster weapon stocks and scrutinise the opposition.
Analysts say President Bakiev’s ultimatum to the Americans is designed for consumption in Moscow.
People hunt for increasingly scarce food in the shops, and dive into Soviet-era bomb shelters when the artillery opens up.
Limited benefits from joining Russian-led economic bloc seem to have prompted Yerevan to re-engage with Brussels.
United Nations report proposes a radical overhaul of the country’s scientific institutions.
Authorities seem to fear Moscow is considering a replacement for the current president.
Government needs to launch comprehensive overhaul of agriculture if production is to be increased.
Once buoyant economy is hit by downturn and war over South Ossetia.