Campaigners Claim Child Labour Ban Ignored
While laws exist to prevent child labour, these are not enforced, say rights groups.
24 Feb 09
Middle East
Kyrgyz Regions Soldier on Without Power
People in outlying areas come up with ingenious if dangerous solutions to energy shortages.
19 Feb 09
Voters Look Beyond Religion
Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonate with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.
17 Feb 09
Minister of What?
Syrians may find it hard to put names to government ministers, but they know they don’t much care for them.
14 Feb 09
Damascus Predicts Harder Line From Israel
But some believe negotiations may resume despite rhetoric.
14 Feb 09
E-Government on Trial in Syria
Online systems should save time, but there is some resistance to change.
14 Feb 09
Syria's Economic Woes to Continue
Government needs to do more to counter the effects of global recession.
13 Feb 09
Wary Baghdadis Give Leaders a Last Chance
By IWPR-trained reporters in Baghdad (ICR No. 283, 9-Feb-09)
10 Feb 09
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