Iraqi Housing Crisis Beckons
Foreign investment needed to revive floundering social housing construction programme.
9 Aug 11
Middle East
Syrians Escaping to Jordan Tell of Suffering
Jordanian town provides refuge for Deraa residents fleeing crackdown by Syrian security forces.
4 Aug 11
Egyptians Bemoan Slow Progress on Reform
After the eurphoria of the revolution, there’s disappointment at the pace of change, with country’s institutions proving difficult nuts to crack.
1 Aug 11
Iraqi Media Equipped to Move On
1 Aug 11
Hama Residents Defiant as Siege Tightens
Protest coordinator speaks of indiscriminate shelling and targeted killings as Syrian security forces advance on city.
1 Aug 11
Outcry Over Iraqi Teen Footballer in Bahraini Jail
Family deny allegations that 16-year-old participated in violent protests.
27 Jul 11
Bahraini Opposition Channel Blocked
Activists say source of frequency jamming coming from island kingdom.
27 Jul 11
Yemen: Humanitarian Crisis Fears
Acute water shortages in Taiz and arrival of droves of IDPs in Aden causes concerns.
27 Jul 11
Assad's Pretence at Dialogue
Syrian leader losing the plot with his overtures towards those he deems to be opposition leaders.
26 Jul 11
Tel Aviv's Tahrir Square
Israeli protests over soaring housing prices echo demonstrations elsewhere in region.
25 Jul 11
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