Middle East

Syrian Kurds Step Up Protests

Minority complains that rights are trampled on.

Why Turkey Should Confront its Past

Trendy Teahouses Strain Baghdad Traditions

Swanky TVs, soft drinks and exotic tobacco lure a young, mixed crowd to new-look cafes.

Saudi Breakthrough

Syrians look for peace, trade with Saudi help.

Zurich Ceremony Baffles Armenians

Live TV feed interrupted by Armenia v Spain football game, as last minute hitches delay signing of historic deal with Turkey.

Iraq Team Promote Human Rights on TV

From Celebration to Suspicion

Mixed reaction in Tehran to Geneva nuclear talks.

Heratis Mourn Rebel Commander

But government says Herat now safer after death of Ghulam Yahya Akbari in fight with Afghan and foreign troops.

Armenians Take Stock of Turkey Peace Deal

On eve of the historic agreement with Ankara, Armenians discuss its implications.

Shoe-Thrower's Release Revives Ethics Dispute

Iraqi journalists still divided over actions of reporter who served prison sentence for insulting Bush.