Modern Banking Arrives
Central Bank head believes modern financial systems will be key to improving the Afghan economy.
16 Nov 05
North Ossetia
Kyrgyz Leaders Eye Ukraine Nervously
Authorities seek harsh powers to head off Ukrainian-inspired election trouble, a fear which opposition members dismiss as nonsense.
14 Nov 05
Uzbekistan: Riddle of Chemical Weapons Claim
Tashkent government plays down USA's alleged discovery of traces of deadly gases at an Uzbek air base.
14 Nov 05
Kazakstan: New Cyber Front in Media Battle
Kazak internet service providers restrict access to opposition web sites.
14 Nov 05
Kabul Deal Promotes Regional Stability?
Relations between Pakistan and Iran could improve as a direct result of the Afghan government accord.
14 Nov 05
Cannabis Lifts Kyrgyz Spirits
Growing numbers of Kyrgyz villagers are turning to drug production to escape poverty.
14 Nov 05
Yugoslavia's Diplomats Stay At Home
The clerks at the Yugoslav Foreign Ministry have nothing to do - their bosses are barred from travelling and almost no-one wants to visit them - which somewhat handicaps their work.
10 Nov 05
Election Campaigners Ask If NATO Has Outstayed Its Welcome
Though campaigning for the Macedonian presidential elections does not officially start until October 1, the political debates are underway and the top topic is the continued presence of NATO forces in the country.
10 Nov 05
Plenty Of Bread For The Happy Folk In The Wonderful World Of RTS TV Serbia
According to the regime media, the poor are eating better than ever before in a wonderful TV world where Serb society flourishes and happy workers rebuild their communities. Small wonder people want to check out of the real Serbia and move into the virtua
10 Nov 05
Support local journalists