Afghanistan
Insect Wars in Eastern Province
Nangarhar people hope malaria mosquitoes will be an early casualty of peace.
21 Feb 05
Senior Police Official Ousted
Reformist interior minister slices away at power of police strongman.
21 Feb 05
Tough Cure for Mental Problems
People with psychological problems are chained up at a holy shrine, hoping traditional methods will cure them.
21 Feb 05
Justice Undone
Many Afghans want war criminals to go on trial, but justice is still far off.
21 Feb 05
Ancient Answer to Modern Dilemma
Women resort to folk remedies to prevent pregnancy because they often have no alternative.
21 Feb 05
Kandahar's Confused Censors
Clerics in Kandahar are confiscating books right, left and centre, and it's not always clear why.
21 Feb 05
'Blasphemy' Journalists Released
Two Kabul editors accused of insulting Islam released, but likely to face trial.
21 Feb 05
Choking on Air Pollution
High levels of dust and fumes prompt UN to launch a year-long study of air quality.
21 Feb 05
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