Syria

Dust-Up in the North

Villagers complain of pollution from unlicensed stone quarries.

Devout Muslims Turn to Islamic Insurers

New firms offer risk cover that follows rules against usury and gambling.

Karabakh Villagers Yearn for Normal Life

For Azeris living close to frontline the war is an ever-present fact.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Analysts assess Syria’s foreign policy dilemmas.

Syrians Turn Away From Books

Publishers bemoan dwindling business as titles fail to attract readers.

Syria Clamps Down on Private TV

Foreign-based Syrian satellite channels hamstrung by official action.

Syria-Iraq Ties Cool Over Bomb Charges

Ambassadors recalled just as relations were getting better.

Recriminations in Baghdad Over Bombings

Mood of fear as city asks how deadly attacks could happen.

Witness Says Gotovina Tried to Discipline Troops

Military expert said that general conducted Operation Storm “well and successfully”.

Syria Continues to Isolate People, Exert State Control