Middle East
Story of Gulla
Gulla is a cleaner from Sulaimaniyah. Her life, in a nutshell, reflects the hardship women face in Iraqi Kurdistan because of tribal traditions.
21 Apr 08
Jobless Female Students Losing Hope
Lack of opportunities and growing conservatism prompts many to contemplate emigration.
18 Apr 08
Mugabe Uses UN Speech to Attack West
The president’s address to UN General Assembly followed close on a successful constitutional deal backed by the opposition.
14 Apr 08
US May Tighten Screws on Zimbabwe
As the international community steps up the pressure on President Robert Mugabe’s regime, American officials consider tougher sanctions.
11 Apr 08
No Cause for Celebration on Mugabe's Birthday
As Mugabe turns 83, Zimbabweans hope he won’t stay in power much longer.
11 Apr 08
Mugabe Warrior Credentials Questioned
ZANU PF enraged by book that casts president as reluctant leader of independence struggle.
11 Apr 08
Concern at Mugabe's State of Health
Cabinet ministers say they are increasingly worried at the Zimbabwean leader’s erratic behaviour.
11 Apr 08
Africans Deride Western Engagement
With their experience of western misrule, Africans appear sceptical that the West will now do the right thing – in Zimbabwe or elsewhere on the continent.
11 Apr 08
President's Mansion an Affront to His People
New home most visible symbol of how Mugabe and his acolytes have prospered, while half the population on point of starvation.
10 Apr 08
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