Devout Muslims Turn to Islamic Insurers
New firms offer risk cover that follows rules against usury and gambling.
3 Oct 09
Middle East
Kurdish Lessons Leave Arabs Cold
Arab students’ neglect of Iraq’s second language adds cultural dimension to political dispute.
2 Oct 09
Ethnic Clashes Hit Faryab
Minor incident blows up into full-scale rioting between Uzbeks and Pashtuns in northern province.
2 Oct 09
Kurdish Opposition Say Supporters Targeted in Workplace
Military and security personnel are allegedly fired for supporting the opposition.
2 Oct 09
Sadr City Schools Overwhelmed
Teachers in poor Baghdad suburb try to accommodate large number of student by limiting school hours.
30 Sep 09
Iraq Seeks to Halve Compensation for Kuwait
Row over war reparations damages already-strained relations.
29 Sep 09
Armenians Lick Lips at Prospect of Turkish Trade
Economists predict huge boost for Armenian economy if ties between Yerevan and Ankara are normalised.
25 Sep 09
Balanced Press Reporting of Iraqi Elections
IWPR newspaper produced during elections in Iraqi Kurdistan wins praise for balance and presentation.
25 Sep 09
Judo Diplomacy” Eases Karabakh Tensions
Bid to improve Turkish-Armenian ties started with a football match, so could Judo tournament do same for Armenia and Azerbaijan?
24 Sep 09
Echoes of Arabic Fade From Kurdistan
Young people in semi-autonomous region reject Arabic language, amid rising tensions with Baghdad.
24 Sep 09
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