Economics may dent Russian police reform

Russian police reform is making headway but is being hit by economic downturn

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Reformed Myanmar military would have regional focus

Next month's elections will mark the start of a new era in the military's development

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Disputes over university fee hikes have ignited protests affecting nearly every campus and city in the country

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A political crisis between the KDP and Gorran threatens to bring down the Kurds' regional government

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Lower commodity prices and slowing growth risk reversing earlier gains as the focus turns to sustainable development

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With no parliamentary opposition, the new government is in a strong position to push forward with its new strategy

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Belarusian leader in power since 1994 is elected for another term as EU ties look set to warm despite poll flaws

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Changing to a parliamentary system of governance will favour ruling HHK in the short term, entrenching its dominance

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The Finance Ministry has conceded that its headline macroeconomic data are inaccurate

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With the nuclear deal agreed, pressure is mounting on the president to fulfil his election pledges on domestic reform

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