Middle East

Zaher Shah Security Headache

Can the incipient Afghan army be trusted with the task of protecting the former king during his homecoming?

22 Feb 05

Ban on students buying foreign currency likely to stop many completing their education abroad.

22 Feb 05

President appears to be taking advantage of West’s focus on Iraq to renew pressure on the media.

22 Feb 05

Authorities step up drive to stop local criminal preying on overseas visitors.

22 Feb 05

Law enforcement agencies accused of not investigating serious crimes committed against the minority.

22 Feb 05

Central Asian leaders are exploiting their part in the “war on terror” to legitimise damaging policies.

22 Feb 05

Kazakstan is worried its new oil pipeline may make it vulnerable to Russian pressure

22 Feb 05

Tashkent blames farmers for exacerbating serious water shortages

21 Feb 05

Northern Alliance leader Ahmed Shah Massoud says he is ready to talk peace with the Taleban

21 Feb 05

Thousands of refugees expected to return to the Afghan capital over the next year are likely to find themselves homeless

21 Feb 05

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