Central Authority Breaking Down?
The unity of Afghanistan is threatened by government infighting and the growing power of regional leaders.
21 Feb 05
Iran
Niyazov Marriage Tax
Turkmenbashi insists foreigners pay high price for marrying Turkmen girls
21 Feb 05
Turkmen Bashed Mothers
Turkmenbashi's reforms and traditional values are forcing women into subjugation, destitution and prostitution.
21 Feb 05
Bin Laden Narrowly Escapes Death
Osama bin Laden's intelligence gathering operation appears to have helped him escape a US missle attack on an al-Qaeda base.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Soldiers Die of Hunger
Turkmen army food rations are so poor that some young conscripts are literally starving to death.
21 Feb 05
Epic Journey to End Cycle of War
An Afghan is cycling from Nangarhar to New York to tell the world it isn’t doing enough about his country.
21 Feb 05
New Census Key to Progress
Authorities hope accurate demographic data will help them rebuild their war-ravaged country.
21 Feb 05
Afghanistan: Buddha Caves Provide Refuge
Hundreds of homeless Afghan families find shelter amid the ruins of the Bamiyan Buddhas
21 Feb 05
Snows Bring Relief from Drought
Change in weather bolsters millions of farmers who’ve been struggling to eke out a living.
21 Feb 05
Women Tune into Progress
A new radio station for women is seen by them as yet another breakthrough in their quest for greater rights.
21 Feb 05
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