Iraqi Kurdistan

Iraq: Sept ‘09

IWPR report into controversy over alleged political persecution in the workplace is cited for balance.

Pessimism Over US Nuclear Talks

Despite public’s relatively positive outlook towards America, reactions to Iran-US talks have been muted and lukewarm.

Iraqi Border Farewell for Kurdish Rebels

Publishers Hit by Government Curbs

Book sales plunge in wake of recent government restrictions on literature.

Syrian Kurds Step Up Protests

Minority complains that rights are trampled on.

Why Turkey Should Confront its Past

Trendy Teahouses Strain Baghdad Traditions

Swanky TVs, soft drinks and exotic tobacco lure a young, mixed crowd to new-look cafes.

Zurich Ceremony Baffles Armenians

Live TV feed interrupted by Armenia v Spain football game, as last minute hitches delay signing of historic deal with Turkey.

From Celebration to Suspicion

Mixed reaction in Tehran to Geneva nuclear talks.

Heratis Mourn Rebel Commander

But government says Herat now safer after death of Ghulam Yahya Akbari in fight with Afghan and foreign troops.