Middle East

Movie Successes Betray Dire State of Industry

While Iraqi directors are the toast of international festivals, domestic film sector struggles to survive.

Homeless Iraqis Prompt Fears of Social Crisis

Half a million displaced Iraqis face grim future in squalid squatter camps.

Storm Gathers Over Slain Journalist in Iraqi Kurdistan

Political feud fuels dispute over murder of student who criticised the government.

Execution of Kurds Arouses Unprecedented Sympathy

Province stages one-day strike for first time as national opposition leaders express support for minority.

Kurds Mull Iraqi Government Role

As post-election talks loom, negotiators keep their counsel on likely alliances.

Afghan Execution Protests Anger Iran

Neighbours at odds about reports Afghan refugees have been executed in Iran for trafficking narcotics.

Bombers Exploit Iraq's Political Uncertainty

Iraq hit by spate of bombings as process of forming new government drags on weeks after poll.

The Drug Courier Children of Herat

Airline Business Set for Take-Off?

Once-battered sector showing sharp signs of recovery, but faces a raft of problems.

Airline Dispute Raises Iraqi-Kuwaiti Tensions

Kuwait seeks 1.2 billion dollars in heated legal dispute with Iraqi Airways.