Middle East

Azeri Sturgeon Fishermen Defy Ban

Sturgeon continues to be illegally caught and sold, with the authorities seemingly doing little to curb the poaching.

6 Jul 06

Turkish food has remained popular in Armenia despite the hostile diplomatic relationship, but it has been banned ostensibly for health reasons.

30 Jun 06

Widespread scepticism that three explosions in quick succession can have been the work of teenage hooligans.

26 Jun 06

Western Iraqi city’s population flees ahead of expected onslaught by United States forces.

22 Jun 06

Poultry experts say the industry is slowly recovering in Sulaimaniyah, months after the government stemmed an outbreak of the deadly bird flu virus.

21 Jun 06

Threats against schools, teachers and students shut down at least 65 schools.

14 Jun 06

Many Sunni Arabs see an investigation as futile when they already know who to blame.

13 Jun 06

Modern music and lack of interest inflict more damage on a unique art form than even the Taleban could do.

12 Jun 06

Petrol is draining out of Iraq’s southern borders at an alarming rate, but coast guards say they just don’t have the resources to curb smuggling.

6 Jun 06

In the new prime minister's home province, people will await results before judging the government a success.

6 Jun 06

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