Azeri Muslims Feel State Far From Friendly
Believers says problems over mosques, headscarves and the Hajj reflect official climate of indifference or hostility.
7 Mar 09
Middle East
Hariri Prosecution May Threaten Syria-US Rapprochement
If tribunal finds Syria guilty of assassination, it could drive country closer to Iran, warns analyst.
6 Mar 09
Battling Indoctrination in the Classroom
Teachers who want to broaden the minds of their students face an uphill struggle.
3 Mar 09
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
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