Battling Indoctrination in the Classroom
Teachers who want to broaden the minds of their students face an uphill struggle.
3 Mar 09
Middle East
Regime Puts Squeeze on Private Media
They have grown in number in recent years – though don’t last long if they fall foul of the regime.
3 Mar 09
Women Play Growing Role in Opposition Ranks
But it seems there are still many obstacles to their engagement in politics.
3 Mar 09
New Sunni Provincial leaders Face Daunting Tasks
They will have their work cut out sharing power, improving public services and curbing corruption.
27 Feb 09
Kirkuk's Alarming Ringtones
They identify ethnic and religious affiliations in bitterly contested city.
27 Feb 09
Kirkuk's Alarming Ringtones
They identify ethnic and religious affiliations in bitterly contested city.
27 Feb 09
New Stock Exchange Launched Amid Global Downturn
The move is Syria's latest effort to shift from a centralised socialist system to a social market economy.
24 Feb 09
Syrian Hopes of Better US Ties Downplayed
Analysts say state-owned media has been spreading false hope about a sudden thaw in relations.
24 Feb 09
Growing Abuse of Foreign Domestic Workers
Lawyers say efforts by government to monitor unscrupulous recruitment agencies and employers have not proved very effective.
24 Feb 09
Campaigners Claim Child Labour Ban Ignored
While laws exist to prevent child labour, these are not enforced, say rights groups.
24 Feb 09
Support local journalists