Middle East

Scourge of Domestic Violence

Violence against women has become increasingly common in Iraq.

27 Sep 06

Chinese business floods into Georgia, but little flows in the opposite direction.

26 Sep 06

“Mountain Jews” live harmoniously with their Muslim neighbours in the north of the country.

26 Sep 06

Officials in Adygeia accused of cashing in on a fraudulent version of history.

26 Sep 06

In a country where jobs are scarce, the possibility of well-paid work is tempting many Turkmen abroad.

25 Sep 06

Officials blame al-Qaeda for attacks that leave dozens dead and injured.

19 Sep 06

Violence on the rise as rival Shia parties vie for power.

19 Sep 06

Patients suffer as medics under threat leave the country.

19 Sep 06

The government has slashed subsidised food, despite rising poverty.

19 Sep 06

The authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan are coming down hard on probing journalists.

19 Sep 06

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