Iran

Tough Cure for Mental Problems

People with psychological problems are chained up at a holy shrine, hoping traditional methods will cure them.

21 Feb 05

Clerics in Kandahar are confiscating books right, left and centre, and it's not always clear why.

21 Feb 05

Two Kabul editors accused of insulting Islam released, but likely to face trial.

21 Feb 05

High levels of dust and fumes prompt UN to launch a year-long study of air quality.

21 Feb 05

In this traditional society, daughters are often seen as a burden on a family.

21 Feb 05

Allegation made to the UN that Nagorny Karabakh is used as narcotics route is angrily denied by the Armenians.

18 Mar 04

Public grief for a dead president gives way to speculation about what the future holds for his son.

18 Dec 03

Aspiring female athletes find they are hamstrung by lack of funds and a conservative society that disapproves of their participation.

22 Oct 03

Dramatic proof of president's shaky health raises doubts as to whether he can really seek a third term in office this autumn.

25 Apr 03

A protest by desperate women in the Nakhichevan reflects wave of popular discontent in the traditionally pro-Aliev province.

21 Feb 02

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