Sunnis Fight Off Insurgents
Sunnis targeted by al-Qaeda groups in western Iraq have formed their own militia.
11 Dec 06
Iraqi Kurdistan
Students Abuse University Admissions Scheme
Well-connected students exploit programme designed to get former peshmerga into higher education.
9 Dec 06
Toiling Away
Women are expected to look after the house and go out to work - and at the same time comply with social traditions that restrict their freedom.
4 Dec 06
Afghan Drug Boom Fuels Child Addiction Rates
Doctors estimate that there are more than 2,000 drug-addicted children in the western city of Herat alone.
28 Nov 06
Young Kurds Escape Economic Gloom
Fed up with corruption and poverty, they yearn for a new life in Western Europe.
25 Nov 06
Best Minds Join Iraqi Exodus
Brain drain concerns as number of Iraqis emigrating to escape violence multiplies.
22 Nov 06
Health Hazard From Poor-Quality Imports
Afghans say cheap food and medicines from Iran can pose a risk.
18 Nov 06
Healing Mullahs in Demand
Poor quality of mental health services thought to account for popularity of local faith healers.
18 Nov 06
Textile Workers Paid in Kind
Textile industry workers in Turkmenabat, the main town in the eastern Lebap region, have been receiving their wages in kind rather than cash for the last three months. At the end of each month they are issued with a selection of goods made by their factor
13 Nov 06
Dying for a Drink
Islamic militants seemingly determined to stamp out sale and consumption of alcohol in the capital.
13 Nov 06
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