Kurdish Fighter's Bittersweet Retirement
Elderly ex-guerrilla struggles as street vendor to stave off penury.
12 Nov 09
Middle East
New Lease of life for Capital's Book Market
Book enthusiasts returns to legendary Al-Muttanbi street, two years after bombing.
10 Nov 09
Watermelons Replace Bombs on Road to Baghdad
Recent journey along infamous highway invites comparisons with edgier passage at height of insurgency.
10 Nov 09
Early Marriages Worry Azerbaijan Officials
Unscrupulous mullahs accused of marrying young girls whose health and education then suffer.
6 Nov 09
Women Learn to Mask Loss of Virginity
Cheap artificial hymen resolves social stigma in society that frowns on premarital sex.
6 Nov 09
Fear of Damascus Regime Stymies Protest
Recent minibus driver strike rare protest in country where majority daren’t consider collective action to improve their lives.
6 Nov 09
Bombing Atrocity Threatens Iraqi Elections
Concerns that violence could deter voters in upcoming polls come amid widespread anger at government’s security failings.
5 Nov 09
Fear of Police Curbs Armenian Dissent
Opposition say they are subjected to police persecution and their business supporters are intimidated.
30 Oct 09
Bid to Boost Consumer Spending Falls Flat
Syrians living on low wages deride government Eid bonus.
30 Oct 09
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