Armenia: Alarm at Russian Gas Deal
Gas prices to stay low - but the opposition says the political cost is too high.
28 Apr 06
Middle East
A Baghdad Security Guard's Tale
A young Iraqi explains why he chooses to work in one of the capital's most dangerous occupations.
27 Apr 06
New Welfare System Overwhelmed
Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi families sign up for a more inclusive benefits scheme.
26 Apr 06
Arab Labourers Flock to Kurdistan
Plethora of opportunities and safety makes Sulaimaniyah's job market appealing for Arab workers.
26 Apr 06
Fuel Shortages Frustrate Kurds
Angry motorists suspect corrupt officials of deliberately causing supply problems.
21 Apr 06
Murder Case Judgement Reverberates Around Caucasus
Armenia welcomes life imprisonment for Azeri military officer who killed Armenian - but Azerbaijan seeks appeal.
20 Apr 06
The Growing Pains of Democracy
Despite greater freedoms, life has in many ways become harder since the overthrow of Saddam.
20 Apr 06
Child Labour Fears
Poor enforcement of labour laws leaves children vulnerable to exploitation.
20 Apr 06
Halabja Protesters May Face Death Penalty
Mass arrests and crackdown on journalists in wake of protest over memorial to victims of Saddam-era crime.
18 Apr 06
Uprooted Shia Flood into Kut
Fleeing Baghdad’s sectarian violence, Shia families find shelter in southern city.
14 Apr 06
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