A Shopping Trip in Raqqa
Women face great perils just to go about their business in an Islamic State stronghold in Syria.
23 Feb 15
Middle East
Does Islamic State Threaten Central Asia?
Syrian jihad won’t be replicated by returning combatants, but fundamentalist ideals are long-established in Central Asia and won’t go away, regional expert says.
6 Feb 15
Syrian Refugees Forced to Share Housing in Turkey
Across the border in Turkey, increasing demand and local resentment are making accommodation hard to find.
21 Jan 15
Syrians See Migration to Europe as Only Hope
Since the civil war started in 2011, thousands have tried to make the punishing journey but only a few succeed.
16 Jan 15
Getting By in Fallujah
Caught between Islamic State and the Iraqi military, residents of city in Iraq’s Anbar province describe daily struggle.
30 Oct 14
Syria: Somewhere Safe to Live
Under bombardment by regime forces, a man and his wife prepare for the arrival of their first child.
24 Oct 14
Is Armenian Leader Serious About Dumping Turkey Accord?
President Sargsyan says 2009 accords could be withdrawn from parliament, signalling end to hopes of ratifying them one day.
16 Oct 14
Disillusioned Syrian IDPs Consider Resettlement Offer
Even people who used to support rebels are losing hope and would consider government’s housing offer.
13 Oct 14
Armenian Church Seeks Restitution From Turkey
Case will come as Armenians mark 100th anniversary of mass killings.
6 Oct 14
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