Israel

Syria Defiant on Ties With Iran

(05-Jun-09)

Kurdistan Islamic Party Institutes Reform

Analysts say party’s efforts to become more democratic will not strengthen support for it.

Mugabe Uses UN Speech to Attack West

The president’s address to UN General Assembly followed close on a successful constitutional deal backed by the opposition.

Concern at Mugabe's State of Health

Cabinet ministers say they are increasingly worried at the Zimbabwean leader’s erratic behaviour.

Return to Baghdad

Minorities Lose Out in Education

Central authorities accused of failing to support non-Arabic language education in northern town.

Syria Press Review Launched

(5-Dec-07)

Tribunal Urged to Continue Beyond 2010

Introduction

Series of IWPR reports examine the problems besetting the country’s crisis-ridden health service.

Islamic Pledge Splits Chechen Rebels

Exiled parliamentarians say they are stripping militant leader of his powers after he proclaimed himself emir.