Eurasianet

People in Tajikistan loved their cheap, hi-tech fix to keep in touch with relatives far from home. So the government took it away.

This hall of cartoon fame starts and ends with Russia, as it was the most prolific producer of animations.

While the defense minister refused to specify exactly how the budget growth would be allocated, he did suggest the increase would be utilized for new weapons systems for the Armenian military.

Western backers are making a tactical retreat, hoping that a quiet approach will ultimately help the controversial legislation pass.

Kusturica had planned to perform alongside his rock band, No Smoking Orchestra.