Iran

Women Fight Polygamy Proposal

They say it weakens their role and status at home and in society.

1 Feb 10

Border crackdown upsets Kurdish smugglers trafficking oil and alcohol between Iran and Iraq.

27 Jan 10

New solutions beyond the regime’s control are needed to allow the truth to reach the masses.

26 Jan 10

Lawyers, victims applaud death sentence but not satisfied with crimes against humanity conviction.

25 Jan 10

Elections and nuclear impasse have dulled hopes for an accommodation with the US on Afghanistan.

22 Jan 10

Opposition crowds seem to have shifted from passive protest to robust resistance to security forces.

22 Jan 10

Sex change just the first hurdle as society fails to accept gender reassignment.

15 Jan 10

Traffickers target homeless kids from families who’ve fled violence in neighbouring provinces.

8 Jan 10

Lebanese premier’s visit may help to overcome distrust between the two countries.

6 Jan 10

Mother and son together again after 21 years thanks to new DNA matching scheme.

11 Dec 09

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