Afghanistan

Islamic Ruling to Help War Widows

Supreme court decision will allow women whose husbands are missing to remarry after four years.

8 Oct 03

Justice ministry insists torture, inhumane conditions and unlawful detention are now things of the past.

1 Oct 03

Official silence over whereabouts of students detained in security service search of Kabul campus hostel.

9 Sep 03

As authorities struggle to cope, local communities are taking on repairs to roads and buildings themselves.

2 Sep 03

Local and international specialists are working to rebuild Afghanistan's priceless history.

2 Sep 03

Continuing violence, a political vacuum and conservative attitudes present huge challenges to a democratic vote.

13 Aug 03

Nine years on after the Nagorny Karabakh war ended, landmines continue to destroy lives.

22 May 03

Elite counter terrorism unit to be investigated as part of police bid to break the back of the mafia.

24 Sep 02

While the Bucharest authorities' controversial pro-US stance may help Romania to join NATO, it will also hurt its chances for a place within the EU.

21 Aug 02

Officials have fingered a Dagestani warlord for the slaughter at last week's military parade, but important questions remain unanswered.

17 May 02

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