Conspiracy of Silence Over HIV/AIDS
Health officials fear HIV may be spreading rapidly, but ignorance and denial cloud the issue.
18 May 06
Iran
Sunni Group Forces Boycott of Iranian Goods
Under threat of reprisals, shop owners in central Iraq are no longer selling Iranian products.
17 May 06
Blind Seek Dignity Through Education
Visually impaired Kurds face discrimination, but many are determined to learn despite the obstacles.
5 May 06
Fuel Shortages Frustrate Kurds
Angry motorists suspect corrupt officials of deliberately causing supply problems.
21 Apr 06
Iranian Azerbaijanis Move North
Growing numbers are moving from Iran to Azerbaijan, especially since the upsurge in tension between Washington and Tehran.
14 Apr 06
Halabja Protest Turns Violent
One person is killed as thousands voice their anger at authorities who they believe exploit their misery and do nothing to help them recover from Saddam’s gas attack.
4 Apr 06
Uphill Struggle for Iraqi Prime Minister Designate
Critics say the record of the last government run by Ibrahim al-Jaafari is little recommendation for another term in office.
29 Mar 06
Turkmen Identity on the Wane in Iran
The younger generation of ethnic Turkmen is increasingly adopting Iranian ways, even discarding their own language in favour of Persian.
27 Mar 06
Eighteen Years On, Halabjans Still Suffering
Chemical attacks on the town continue to cause serious illnesses.
15 Mar 06
Saffron Seen as Alternative to Opium
A new initiative to plant the precious flower may help wean northern farmers away from poppies.
27 Feb 06
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