Iranian Clerics Diminished by Silence Over Protests
Of the senior Shia figures who backed the opposition candidate ahead of the election, few spoke out afterwards when protesters cried foul.
14 Jul 09
Middle East
Divisions Over Security Implications of US Pullout
Cynicism towards government clouds views of future, despite widespread relief at American withdrawal.
14 Jul 09
Baku's Warming Ties to Israel Anger Iran
Tehran’s attempt to scupper Israeli president’s visit gets nowhere, as Baku decides ties to Israel take priority over Islamic solidarity.
10 Jul 09
Syria Riot Jail Causes Concern
A year after riots, questions remain around Sednaya jail and the fate of prisoners.
10 Jul 09
Helmandis Braced for Taleban Battle
Local residents greet massive marine offensive with equal measures of hope and fear.
9 Jul 09
New Wave of Violence Against Iraqi Gays
Rights advocate speaks of an "extraordinarily brutal campaign", saying hundreds may have been killed in last few months.
8 Jul 09
Basra Plagued by Mine Menace
UN critical of pace of landmine clearance, warning it’ll be decades before targets met.
3 Jul 09
Palestinian 'Survivors' in No-Man's Land
Banished from Iraq and barred from its neighbours, Palestinian refugees languish along Syrian frontier.
3 Jul 09
Syria Looks to Better US Ties
Washington decision to name an ambassador seen as positive but some are cautious.
2 Jul 09
Women Advance in Media Against Odds
A few senior jobs have gone to women but they still face an uphill struggle to be accepted as equals.
2 Jul 09
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