Iran

Illegal Border Trade Thrives

Porous frontier with Iran has proved a boon for Iraqi smugglers.

18 Nov 05

Religious minorities concerned about prospect of enlarged role for Islam in new constitution.

18 Nov 05

Psychiatric services under strain as cases of mental illness rise.

18 Nov 05

Shia visitors to holy city pushing up real estate prices.

18 Nov 05

Shelved legislation curbing women’s rights may soon be implemented.

18 Nov 05

Extension sought for compensation applications by those who lost property under Saddam.

18 Nov 05

Victims claim government efforts to clear millions of landmines are ineffective.

18 Nov 05

While road conditions are better, security is a concern for those driving on the country’s main highways.

16 Nov 05

While the heaviest accumulation in at least five years may help ease the current drought, some suffer from the inclement weather.

16 Nov 05

Having fled Iraq, Iran and Pakistan, 29 refugees are seeking sanctuary in Afghanistan.

16 Nov 05

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