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I did not defend the Aliyev regime

21 May 2011: Letters: In the article cited by Mr Gurbanov, I have used the words "diligent balance" inside quotation marks and have not passed any value judgment on the character of the Aliyev regime
All change in Azerbaijan long before Eurovision

20 May 2011: Letters: I welcome the statement that Eurovision can transform Azerbaijan but then again transformation is not something new for us. In the past 20 years we have transformed our economy from a post-Soviet basket case into one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Eurovision can transform Azerbaijan

17 May 2011: Aslan Amani: Hosting next year's Eurovision Song Contest may force Azerbaijan's dictatorship into greater political openness
Pass notes No 2,976: Azerbaijan

16 May 2011: The new Eurovision champions could host new year's event – but questions are being asked about its record on gay rights
Eurovision Song Contest 2011 final - in pictures

Gallery (14 pictures), 15 May 2011:
Azerbaijan's Ell/Nikki win Grand Final of the 56th Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf's Fortuna Arena
Azerbaijan win Eurovision as Blue and Jedward finish mid-table

15 May 2011: The rest of Europe were underwhelmed by the battle of the boy bands and voted in droves for a power pop duo
Democratic abuses in Azerbaijan

20 Apr 2011: Letters: In the runup to World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, it is vital that the international community takes notice of the situation in Azerbaijan
Ever made a small mistake with huge consequences?

7 Apr 2011: Open thread: A Georgian woman cut off all internet services to Armenia when digging for copper. Tell us your experiences of such mishaps
Prince Andrew row intensifies as he lobbies for Azerbaijan

9 Mar 2011:
Duke of York asked for support in parliament for benefits of investment in autocracy accused of torture
Many feared dead in Iran plane crash

9 Jan 2011:
Passenger plane carrying 105 people comes down after being unable to land at Orumieh airport
WikiLeaks cables: BP suffered blowout on Azerbaijan gas platform

16 Dec 2010:
Embassy cables reveal energy firm 'fortunate' to have evacuated workers safely after blast similar to Deepwater Horizon disaster
US embassy cables: 'BP is stealing our oil', Azerbaijan president tells US

15 Dec 2010: Cable sent 09/10/2007
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US embassy cables: BP discusses Azerbaijan security

15 Dec 2010: Cable sent 09/07/2007
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US embassy cables: Azerbaijan wants more from BP, US told

15 Dec 2010: Cable sent 27/04/2007
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WikiLeaks cables: BP accused by Azerbaijan of stealing oil worth $10bn

15 Dec 2010: Embassy cables reveal president alleging 'mild blackmail' being used by firm to secure rights to develop Azeri gas reserves