Belarus leader's win will be less controversial

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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Nicaraguan crime falls but political unrest will rise

With protests occurring weekly, tensions may come to define the 2016 election

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Delays to the project would undermine weak growth, but recriminations are likely to run high

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Government and opposition each has reasons to keep the peace

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Concerns over ethnic minority rights, internal security and enfranchisement could tarnish historic November 8 polls

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Turkey's war with the PKK has taken a sharp turn for the worse

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Deadly clashes rock Tajikistan as regime forces closure of Islamic party and cracks down on opposition

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Pre-Games works remain on track, although crime and contamination concerns will not be resolved

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Peaceful conclusion of mass protests only slightly eases political pressure on the prime minister

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With prisons dangerously badly managed, efforts at reform may be focusing on the wrong issues

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