Palestine
Kirkuk Turmoil Over Council Move
Government calls for calm as Kirkuk authority urges union with Kurdish region.
8 Aug 08
Al-Qaeda in Iraq Down – But Not Out
Extremist group could exploit chaos resulting from a US troop withdrawal to mount a comeback.
4 Aug 08
Obama's Afghan Plan Raises Questions
Analysts say proposal to stabilise the country sounds good, but has several potential pitfalls.
28 Jul 08
Baghdad Beauty Salons Back in Business
Once the target of extremists, beauty shops are slowly re-opening in the capital.
21 Jul 08
Turning Afghan Heroin Into Kalashnikovs
Remote Afghan province is home to major trading post for heroin destined for Europe and arms for Taleban and other militants.
9 Jul 08
Bosnia: The Mujahedin Unmasked
Recent book fills important gaps in what we know about the mysterious foreign fighters.
2 Jul 08
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