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Armenia’s opposition rallies in Yerevan over deadly shooting 

Citing anonymous sources, the opposition has claimed the death of two men is linked to the ruling party; police have denied that the shooting was political. 

Armenia’s opposition rallies in Yerevan over deadly shooting 

Citing anonymous sources, the opposition has claimed the death of two men is linked to the ruling party; police have denied that the shooting was political. 

Prominent queer Azerbaijani journalist brutally murdered

Avaz Hafizli was stabbed to death and then dismembered.   

Prominent queer Azerbaijani journalist brutally murdered

Avaz Hafizli was stabbed to death and then dismembered.   

Georgian economist disappears in mysterious circumstances

The day before his disappearance, Ramaz Gerliani posted on Facebook accusing a police officer of breaking into his home.

Georgian economist disappears in mysterious circumstances

The day before his disappearance, Ramaz Gerliani posted on Facebook accusing a police officer of breaking into his home.

Daghestan court reaffirms 2-year probation sentence for man who killed ex-wife

Tagir Velagaev had previously worked for Daghestan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Daghestan court reaffirms 2-year probation sentence for man who killed ex-wife

Tagir Velagaev had previously worked for Daghestan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Criminal case launched after mass food poisoning at Armenian restaurant chain

Over 180 people apparently suffered food poisoning after eating at Tashir Pizza, one of Armenia’s largest restaurant chains. 

Criminal case launched after mass food poisoning at Armenian restaurant chain

Over 180 people apparently suffered food poisoning after eating at Tashir Pizza, one of Armenia’s largest restaurant chains. 

Georgian and German authorities raid ‘scam’ call centre

Seven people in Georgia have been arrested as part of a joint Georgian-German investigation into scam call centres.

Georgian and German authorities raid ‘scam’ call centre

Seven people in Georgia have been arrested as part of a joint Georgian-German investigation into scam call centres.

15-year-old student stabbed to death in capital of Daghestan

The alleged killer was the victim’s classmate and has been charged with murder.

15-year-old student stabbed to death in capital of Daghestan

The alleged killer was the victim’s classmate and has been charged with murder.

Police officer allegedly kills wife at police station in Baku 

Ismayil Mammadov reportedly shot his Khanim Mammadova in front of their two young children.

Police officer allegedly kills wife at police station in Baku 

Ismayil Mammadov reportedly shot his Khanim Mammadova in front of their two young children.

Catfished in Armenia

Sometimes a Facebook Prince Charming transforms into a scammer trying to extort you from prison. 

Catfished in Armenia

By Armine Avetisyan

Sometimes a Facebook Prince Charming transforms into a scammer trying to extort you from prison. 

All hostages freed after a standoff in Georgian town of Kvareli

The authorities have been scant on details while still in talks with the perpetrator.

All hostages freed after a standoff in Georgian town of Kvareli

The authorities have been scant on details while still in talks with the perpetrator.