Palestine

Kurdish Opposition Eyes Kirkuk

Change movement attempts to reach out to all voters in ethnically divided city.

26 Feb 10

One year after leaving the capital, a reporter returns to a ghost town.

15 Feb 10

Repressive policies from Central Asia governments have done nothing to curb the rise of the banned Islamic party.

15 Feb 10

Successive government bans on poppy production have had little impact on a deadly industry that blights lives across the world.

15 Feb 10

Families in Baghdad and in border camps complain of neglect.

15 Feb 10

Shia Muslims defy bombings to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.

4 Feb 10

Following political representation agreement, some residents fear unresolved issues will return to trouble them.

18 Dec 09

FIFA suspension spurs heated debate over the future of Iraqi football.

27 Nov 09

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.

18 Nov 09

More civilian appearance is part of a plan to demilitarise society but some say it is superficial.

23 Oct 09

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