Stark differences have emerged in how the Kyrgyz media have covered the origins and aftermath of the interethnic violence that erupted the Central Asian country...

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Health has revised upward to 355 the officially-registered death toll for the conflict in southern Kyrgyzstan in June, noting that at...

Georgia may have reformed its police, rebooted its electricity supplies and cracked down on tax dodgers, but when it comes to Georgian drivers, the country...

Georgia has come knocking on separatist doors with a basket full of promised grants, investments and social welfare perks, but de facto Abkhaz and South...

The girls' high school under construction in Jabal Seraj could have turned out like any other development project in the area: crumbling and dangerous. Afghanistan...

Beneath the glamour and excess, the fast cars and "VIP" clubs, Bishkek's feeble image of new money quickly evaporates. For an increasing number in Kyrgyzstan's...

Turkmen Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov reported on his participation in the meetings of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)...

Changes to Georgia's constitution that could pave the way for President Mikheil Saakashvili to stay in power are rekindling fears that the country's ruling party...

Source: Reuters * Five states including Iran and Russia agree export quotas * Nearly 81 tonnes on offer, including 3 tonnes of Beluga * Export...

Source: Reuters * Five states including Iran and Russia agree export quotas * Export quantities lower than in 2008, CITES says By Stephanie Nebehay ...

World Vision Middle East/Eastern Europe/ Central Asia office For more information on this World Vision/PhotoVoice photo project and World Vision's response to HIV and AIDS...

Source: Reuters (adds details, background) HUNTSVILLE, Ontario, June 26 (Reuters) - The United States, France and Russia on Saturday pledged to support Armenia and Azerbaijan...

Source: Reuters * New Ukrainian president says NATO membership off agenda * Azerbaijan, Armenia dispute threatens...

World Vision - USA Each year, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) from around the world are ranked and reviewed by a variety of organisations. Included amongst these...

Source: Reuters * Russia's sturgeon decimated by caviar poaching * Black market thrives as legal catching dies out * Caspian states must act together as...

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Switzerland Geneva (ICRC) In 2009, some 4.6 million internally displaced people (IDPs) – 20% more than in...

Source: Reuters * Host Turkey had sought Israel condemnation * Members call for end of Israeli blockade on Gaza * Summit declaration avoids mention of...

Source: Reuters * Iran warns Russia against siding with its enemies * Gates says resolution could pass as early as Wednesday * Putin says sanctions...