Middle East

Syrian Airline Hit by US Sanctions

Trade ban dashes hopes of reviving national carrier to boost tourism.

13 Jan 10

Scores attend series of IWPR training sessions on media law and journalists’ rights.

11 Jan 10

West’s haste to engage with Turkmenistan and buy its gas risks sweeping human rights under the carpet, activists say.

11 Jan 10

Iraqi government says American court’s dismissal of manslaughter case “unacceptable and unjust".

11 Jan 10

Tajikistan’s culture ministry plans to regulate the flow of students going abroad to study at Islamic colleges.

9 Jan 10

Traffickers target homeless kids from families who’ve fled violence in neighbouring provinces.

8 Jan 10

Shia faithful see divine significance as eclipse falls in holy month.

6 Jan 10

Traders complain traditional handicrafts being swamped by cheap competitors.

6 Jan 10

Yerevan pushes ahead with new station in face of protests from ecologists.

6 Jan 10

Lebanese premier’s visit may help to overcome distrust between the two countries.

6 Jan 10

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