New Passports, Again
Interior ministry prints high-quality passports in an attempt to reduce forgeries.
21 Feb 06
Iran
Saving Kabul's Pedestrians
The first in a series of foot-bridges is intended to save Kabulis’ nerves – and lives.
19 Feb 06
Widespread Iraqi Protests Over Prophet Cartoons
Sunni, Shia and Kurds take to the streets in non-violent demonstrations against Danish newspaper.
16 Feb 06
Bird Flu Fears Grow
Experts warn that the geography and ignorance put the country at great risk of an epidemic.
4 Feb 06
Remarriage a Social Taboo for Widows
With little prospect of finding new partners, widows with children must taken on the dual role of carer and provider.
19 Jan 06
No School Today
Girls in Kandahar are being denied an education because of tradition and security concerns.
11 Jan 06
Shia Storm Home in Basra
The southern province is a stronghold for Iraq's main Shia coalition, but not everyone is as pleased as its landslide victory suggests.
23 Dec 05
No Refuge for Afghan Runaways
Women who escape domestic troubles are often forced to fend for themselves on the streets.
22 Dec 05
Afghanistan: Not Just a Pretty Face
Political sensation Fawzia Gailani dismisses suggestions that her electoral triumph in Herat was down to her looks.
22 Dec 05
Sunnis Followed Their Leaders
Participation of Sunni parties in the election was key to their community’s huge turnout in the Iraqi election.
21 Dec 05
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