After the horrors of history, the modem German army, the Bundeswehr, was created never to fire a shot in anger. But, 40 years on, as it clamours to join its brothers in Bosnia and beyond, is this pacifist army again turning militaristic? David Walter investigates.

And when tiny Armenia became independent, millions of exiles all over the world dreamed of returning to help restore their ancient homeland. Tim Whewell reports.