Middle East

Snows Bring Relief from Drought

Change in weather bolsters millions of farmers who’ve been struggling to eke out a living.

21 Feb 05

A new radio station for women is seen by them as yet another breakthrough in their quest for greater rights.

21 Feb 05

There are fears that the US attack on Iraq will shift international attention away from Afghanistan.

21 Feb 05

Religious leaders have been learning how to promote and maintain Afghanistan’s new stability.

21 Feb 05

Kabul's libraries were no more than targets for missiles in wartime but now a huge effort is underway to restore some of their old glory.

21 Feb 05

Roaring smuggling trade across Afghan border keep Peshawar markets humming.

21 Feb 05

Supporters of the Afghan warlord say they are ready to launch a holy war against the Americans.

21 Feb 05

Disputes over the military command of several provinces are raising tensions in the run-up to next month's grand assembly.

21 Feb 05

Love potions and other traditional mystical remedies are growing in popularity, to the annoyance of many Islamic scholars.

21 Feb 05

Powerful new broadcasting equipment will bring the power of television to areas that have never experienced it.

21 Feb 05

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