Iran

Carpet Industry Looks to Revival

Rug weavers and merchants display their wares at northern fair, but admit they have some way to go to recover market position at home and abroad.

2 Mar 05

Some observers worry that the newly-elected president will include former regional commanders in his new government.

2 Mar 05

Ending a pregnancy is strictly illegal, but the shame of bearing a child out of wedlock drives many to take the risk.

2 Mar 05

A nation better known for supplying narcotics to the world market is discovering it has an increasing drugs problem in its own back yard.

2 Mar 05

Ansar al-Islam and Komal may have been cast to the winds, but some members remain committed to the Islamic cause.

22 Feb 05

US decision could undermine the wish of the Governing Council to try the former dictator.

22 Feb 05

Iraq’s gun culture has been around for decades and is still going strong.

22 Feb 05

Increased attacks leave the Mandaean minority group gripped by fear and thoughts of emigration.

22 Feb 05

Although previously betrayed by the West, ordinary Iraqis still look for the removal of Saddam Hussein.

22 Feb 05

The attack on the two main Kurdish parties has provided impetus for resolving their differences.

22 Feb 05

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