Middle East

Iran Sceptical About Obama's Afghan Strategy

Elections and nuclear impasse have dulled hopes for an accommodation with the US on Afghanistan.

22 Jan 10

Opposition crowds seem to have shifted from passive protest to robust resistance to security forces.

22 Jan 10

Once crushed political forum starts thriving Facebook group.

21 Jan 10

Protests in Iraq after Ankara outlaws Kurdish political party.

20 Jan 10

Hundreds take to the streets in violent protest against poor standard of public services.

20 Jan 10

Sex change just the first hurdle as society fails to accept gender reassignment.

15 Jan 10

Double bombing follows wave of assassinations targeting leaders in western Iraqi province.

14 Jan 10

Prominent Sunni Arab is accused of having links to outlawed Baath party.

14 Jan 10

Trade ban dashes hopes of reviving national carrier to boost tourism.

13 Jan 10

Scores attend series of IWPR training sessions on media law and journalists’ rights.

11 Jan 10

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