Polluted Water Causes Food Poisoning
Use of dirty river water to irrigate crops means hidden risks in fruit and vegetables.
Concerns Over Copycat Uprisings in Kurdistan
Top security official tours region urging residents to express frustrations peacefully, in wake of Pirmagrun riot.
Herati Divisions Over US Consulate Plan
Some say diplomatic mission will bring risk of attacks, but others hopeful it will boost city.
Mourning Festival Galvanises Shia
Shia Muslims defy bombings to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.
Iran's Morality Police Vanish as More Protests Loom
Tehran government eases a little but demonstrators brace for new standoff.
Women Fight Polygamy Proposal
They say it weakens their role and status at home and in society.
Karadzic Wants More Time to Prepare Defence
Former Bosnian Serb leader intends to appeal against resumption of war crimes trial on March 1.
Regime's Sham Civil Society Claim
The idea of civil society as conceived by the government is a pretence.
Cosmetic Surgery Sparks Alarm
Eye-colour operation surgeon suspended as government probes complaints.
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