Middle East

Concern Over Quality of Private Universities

Some students and educators from public sector worried about standards in new institutions.

10 Mar 10

Following recognition by Moscow, Abkhaz leadership to seek full international acceptance.

9 Mar 10

Residents of volatile city fear poll turnout will be affected after bloody attacks.

8 Mar 10

Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.

8 Mar 10

In unstable regions, many candidates fear they will lose out to rivals with better protection.

8 Mar 10

IWPR report prompts education ministry to amend its new religious education curriculum.

7 Mar 10

Young men are expressing their disillusionment with politics by tearing down posters.

5 Mar 10

As western officials court Syria, human rights appear low on the agenda.

5 Mar 10

Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.

5 Mar 10

Parliamentary hopefuls use text messages, social networking sites to reach voters.

5 Mar 10

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