Foreign Taleban Rile Helmand Residents
Afghans in the troubled province say many of the insurgents are not Pashtuns but incomers from other countries who behave in a high-handed and aggressive way towards local civilians.
8 Nov 07
Middle East
Kurds Hunger for English
Private language schools flourishing as youngsters see English as key to better career opportunities.
7 Nov 07
Spice Row in Kyrgyzstan
Thousands earn an income picking wild capers, but this new industry has spawned debate about sustainability, fair pay and government regulation.
5 Nov 07
Second Congolese Rebel in ICC Custody
Rights activists say court should now start to probe the big power-brokers in the Congolese conflict.
2 Nov 07
Azerbaijanis Flock to Turkish Town
Turkish border city’s population booms as Azerbaijanis come in search of work.
1 Nov 07
Abkhazia Welcomes Mountain Minority
Ethnic kin encouraged by promise of land and jobs to move to Abkhazia.
1 Nov 07
Scams Enrage Karbala Residents
Politicians and militia accused of stealing electricity supplies.
31 Oct 07
Introduction
Despite vast investment, Iraq’s sclerotic electricity network shows little sign of improvement, to the despair of residents and businesses alike.
31 Oct 07
Herat Reeling From Violent Crime Wave
A spate of murders and kidnappings is denting the economic prospects of a formerly stable part of Afghanistan.
31 Oct 07
Armenia: Yezidis Endure Years of Living Dangerously
Ethnic minority blames official discrimination for failure to remove potentially lethal electricity pylons from their village.
26 Oct 07
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