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Fears That Rocket Fuel Behind Marine Disaster In Russia's Far East

Dead fish, crabs, and even seals have been washing up on the shores of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East, with locals and surfers reporting health issues.

Election Protesters Attempt Takeover Of Kyrgyz Government

Allegations of Wrongdoing Follow Kyrgyz Parliamentary Vote That Largely Shut Out Opposition

Kyrgyzstan: Pushing Back Against Voter Bribery, But Will It Work?

Four Days Of Fighting In Nagorno-Karabakh Wreak Devastation: A Photo Report

Four days into renewed fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region, peace still appears a distant target. Reports about casualties are incomplete, but dozens of civilians and soldiers appear to have been killed or injured on both sides.

Russia To Take A Back Seat In Resolving Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict?

Turkish-Russian Rivalry Influences Azerbaijan-Armenia Fighting

The fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region comes against a backdrop of a struggle for influence in the region between Russia and Turkey, according to political observers in Yerevan and Baku who spoke to Current Time.

'No Prospect' In Sight For Ending Belarus' Political Standoff, Analysts Say

Perilous Path: Death Trail To A Remote Kyrgyz Village

A dangerous mountain trail is the only direct route that connects the remote southern Kyrgyz village of Zardaly to the outside world. Every year, people and cattle plummet from the cliffs, but locals continue to use the perilous path because they have no other choice.

(Not) Novichok: Why Russian Scientists Who Know This Nerve Agent Are Divided On Navalny

Post-Inauguration, The Fight Over Belarus' Lukashenka Returns To The Streets

Impromptu protests and clashes with police spread across Belarus on September 23 following Alyaksandr Lukashenka's covert presidential inauguration. The Interior Ministry reported 364 detentions, primarily in the capital, Minsk.

National Protests, Detentions Follow Alyaksandr Lukashenka's Inauguration

'A Shock,' 'A Disgrace': Belarusians Respond To Alyaksandr Lukashenka's Secret Presidential Inauguration

Belarusians interviewed in Minsk by RFE/RL's Belarusian Service after Alyaksandr Lukashenka's surprise September 23 presidential inauguration largely scoffed at the unannounced, closed-door ceremony. The event suggests that Lukashenka, in power since 1994, is afraid of his own people, most said.

Belarus Holds Stealth Presidential Inauguration For Alyaksandr Lukashenka

Man Alleges Rape By Police In Belarus

A man has given Current Time a harrowing account of being raped by police in Belarus after being detained in August. He has provided a medical report backing up his story. We have disguised his voice to protect his identity.

The 73-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Detained At Belarus Protest

Among those detained at a women's protest in Belarus on September 19 was Nina Bahinskaya, a frail but resolute figure amid the crowds protesting presidential election results that are widely seen as rigged. She's been a regular feature at various demonstrations since 1988.

Hit Escape: The IT Companies Leaving Belarus

The IT sector has been a success story for Belarus, but its future is now in question amid the country's political turmoil. An online survey found dozens of companies were partially relocating to other countries, while more than a hundred were looking into it and 12 companies want out completely.

Stranded Hasidic Jewish Pilgrims Bet On Faith To Overcome Ukraine’s COVID-19 Restrictions

A few thousand Hasidic Jews now stranded at the border between Belarus and Ukraine want just one thing this Rosh Hashanah: entrance into Ukraine to visit the grave of Rabbi Nachman. Citing COVID-19 restrictions, Ukraine says no, but these pilgrims believe faith overcomes obstacles.

Leave Children At Home Or Risk Losing Them, Belarusian Officials Warn Protesters

Salt Of The Earth: Daghestani Villagers Use Pinch Of Ancient Wisdom To Make Ends Meet

In the southern Russian Daghestani village of Kvankhidatl, people extract salt using a unique ancient method. They claim they produce the purest and most delicious salt in the world.