Herati Divisions Over US Consulate Plan
Some say diplomatic mission will bring risk of attacks, but others hopeful it will boost city.
4 Feb 10
Middle East
Mourning Festival Galvanises Shia
Shia Muslims defy bombings to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.
4 Feb 10
Iran's Morality Police Vanish as More Protests Loom
Tehran government eases a little but demonstrators brace for new standoff.
2 Feb 10
Women Fight Polygamy Proposal
They say it weakens their role and status at home and in society.
1 Feb 10
Karadzic Wants More Time to Prepare Defence
Former Bosnian Serb leader intends to appeal against resumption of war crimes trial on March 1.
1 Feb 10
Regime's Sham Civil Society Claim
The idea of civil society as conceived by the government is a pretence.
1 Feb 10
Cosmetic Surgery Sparks Alarm
Eye-colour operation surgeon suspended as government probes complaints.
29 Jan 10
Halabja's Unfinished Business
29 Jan 10
Blasts Cast Doubt Over Election Security Plan
Multiple explosions raise fears that upcoming ballot will be marred by further attacks.
28 Jan 10
Support local journalists