Ship Builders Fear for Survival of Their Art
Video by produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, October 2009.
19 Mar 10
Middle East
Baghdad's Poor See Hope in Election
In the capital, many of Iraq’s most vulnerable and impoverished citizens came out to vote in force.
19 Mar 10
Falling Turnout Hints at Voter Disenchantment
Politicians’ broken promises blamed for significant drop in election participation.
18 Mar 10
Cost of Burial Plots Soars
Skyrocketing price of final resting place is a grave matter for Damascenes. By Hani Mawed (SB No. 96, 12-Mar-10)
13 Mar 10
Election Commission Role Attacked
But it insists its neutral, professional and will investigate all complaints thoroughly. By IWPR-trained reporters
13 Mar 10
Iran and Syria Look to Closer Ties
Visa move aimed at improving relations at a human level but obstacles remain.
12 Mar 10
How Regime Claims Legitimacy
Leaders see themselves as a righteous minority - granting them the right to govern, according to their Shia beliefs.
11 Mar 10
Post-Election Political Deadlock Expected
Analysts, politicians concerned over security and power-sharing after parliamentary vote.
11 Mar 10
Baluch Celebrate Rebel's Arrest
Sunni militant leader said to lack popular support because of insecurity caused by attacks in Iran’s southeast.
10 Mar 10
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