Middle East
Hizb ut-Tahrir Emboldened in Kyrgyzstan
Islamic group uses various tactics to seek publicity despite being under a ban.
20 Mar 07
Afghanistan's Poppy Conundrum
This year’s eradication campaign in Helmand seems to be accomplishing little except beefing up support for the Taleban.
20 Mar 07
Army Abuse Claims In Azerbaijan
Questions asked about whether bullying in the Azerbaijani army prompted three soldiers to cross the front line.
13 Mar 07
Tajik Museum Collections Under Threat
Art and antiquities vulnerable to thieves, damp and bookworms.
7 Mar 07
Fast-Track Learning for Women
Schools in the Kurdish north are encouraging adult education for women who never had a chance to go to school when they were young.
4 Mar 07
Talabani in Stable Condition
Al-Mashriq is published daily by the Al-Mashriq Institution for Media and Cultural Investments.
28 Feb 07
Hakim Meets Maliki
Al-Mada is issued daily by Al-Mada Institution for Media, Culture and Arts.
28 Feb 07
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