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Moscow Laments EU ‘Lecture,’ Kosovo Seeks Full Independence
Plus, Bosnia passes key census law, and Tajik forces battle drug smugglers.
Chinese Farmers on the Way to Tajikistan, League of Voters’ Might Meet Putin
Plus, Czech astronomers calm fears of apocalypse and PR agencies allegedly manipulating Kazakh Wikipedia entries.
Baku Fumes Over Bryza, Russian Church Steps Into the Fray
Plus, Bulgaria’s spy-diplomats win the latest round against the government and Tymoshenko’s husband gets asylum in the Czech Republic.
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Unwanted Husbands
Tajikistan says its tough, new rules for marrying foreigners will protect its citizens, especially women.
Belarus Opposition Harassed, Controversial Hungarian Laws Overturned
Plus, a potential Putin challenger rebuffed and the good/bad news about corruption in Tajikistan.
The Russian Protests and How to Stop Them, Presidential Drama in South Ossetia
Plus land mines continue to claim lives in Bosnia, and Serbia’s president talks up a Kosovo partition.
Croatia Signs EU Accession Treaty, Sting to Play PPF Christmas Party?
Plus, Russian boxer dies after title defense, and Kazakh president visits mega mosque site.
Russia Rounds Up Tajiks, Moldova Cancels Prez Elections
Plus, Illegal caviar trade thriving and Uzbek health care in decline.
Kremlin’s Choice Advances in South Ossetia, Putin Says It’s Not About the Power
Plus, Bulgaria’s railway company is in dire straits, and Dushanbe metes out harsh sentences in “terrorism” case.
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