Middle East

Anger at University Protest Crackdown

Recriminations follow violent break-up of student demonstration over government stipends.

30 Mar 06

Despite economic growth in some quarters, extreme poverty is forcing youngsters to pick through trash.

30 Mar 06

Human rights conditions in Iraq remains dire, says Amnesty International report.

29 Mar 06

Atwar Bhajat was not the first journalist to have been killed in Iraq, but her murder has shaken many of her colleagues.

29 Mar 06

Critics say the record of the last government run by Ibrahim al-Jaafari is little recommendation for another term in office.

29 Mar 06

Rivals of dominant Shia alliance issue demands for share of ministerial power.

29 Mar 06

Former warlord reckons he can succeed where others have failed in defeating the insurgents.

28 Mar 06

The younger generation of ethnic Turkmen is increasingly adopting Iranian ways, even discarding their own language in favour of Persian.

27 Mar 06

Unprecedented conviction of Muslim military leaders for their troops’ crimes.

19 Mar 06

Residents plan to block officials from paying tribute to the town, in protest at unfulfilled pledges of aid.

17 Mar 06

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