Middle East
Lebanese Election Outcome No Setback for Syria
Damascus believed to be unconcerned by victory of anti-Syrian March 14 group.
Under Fire Anbar Journalists Arming Themselves
Regularly threatened and attacked, they’re buying guns on the black market for protection.
Lives Frozen by Conflict
With no sign of Karabakh stand-off being resolved, refugees will remain in legal and economic limbo, their lives frozen by the frozen conflict.
Slum-Dwellers Challenge Official Account of Riots
They say police crackdown on Ruhaiba left two people dead – official report mentions no fatalities.
Activists Warn of Blow for Women's Rights
Campaigners say that proposed personal status legislation is setback for women.
Syrians Eye Neighbour's Election
Outcome of Lebanon’s parliamentary ballot will determine relations between neighbouring states, say analysts.
Baghdadis Resigned to Sporadic Violence
They say it will continue to plague the city for some time, but won’t stop them getting on with their lives.
On the Lebanese Campaign Trail
Journalist impressed by country’s political diversity – but alarmed by sectarian divisions evident during electoral campaign.
Clerics Urged to Promote Family Planning
As population continues to swell, officials turn to religious leaders to encourage birth control.