Bird Flu Hits the Caucasus
The Azerbaijani government denies reports of deaths linked to the virus.
6 Mar 06
Middle East
Back to School for Afghan Turkmen?
The first-ever ethnic Turkmen education minister takes steps to get his people to go to school.
6 Mar 06
Kurds Want Independence if Fighting Continues
Iraqi Kurds say they want their politicians to stop brokering a national unity government should civil conflict persist.
2 Mar 06
Saffron Seen as Alternative to Opium
A new initiative to plant the precious flower may help wean northern farmers away from poppies.
27 Feb 06
Dodgy Motors for Sale
The Kurdish town of Kalar has become a prime retail outlet for cars stolen across Iraq.
22 Feb 06
Ethnic Tensions Rising in Kirkuk
City’s ethnic and religious groups are warning of creeping sectarianism.
21 Feb 06
Divisions Over Reconciliation Event
Efforts to include of former Baathists and extremists in February peace conference fuel controversy.
21 Feb 06
Sunni Arabs Vote for Inclusion
They boycotted previous elections, but this time the Sunni Arabs appear to have decided they want a role in government.
21 Feb 06
More Balanced Parliament Predicted
With secular and Sunni Arab parties are mounting a strong pre-election challenge, another Shia-dominated government is looking less likely.
21 Feb 06
Iraqis Gear Up for Elections
The alliances vying for a place in the National Assembly are wooing an electorate weary of violence and unemployment.
21 Feb 06
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