Iraqi Press Get to Grips With Libel
Scores attend series of IWPR training sessions on media law and journalists’ rights.
Turkmen Human Rights for Energy Not a Fair Trade
West’s haste to engage with Turkmenistan and buy its gas risks sweeping human rights under the carpet, activists say.
Baghdad to Pursue Justice for Blackwater Victims
Iraqi government says American court’s dismissal of manslaughter case “unacceptable and unjust".
Government Concern About Islamic Courses Abroad
Tajikistan’s culture ministry plans to regulate the flow of students going abroad to study at Islamic colleges.
The Drug Courier Children of Herat
Traffickers target homeless kids from families who’ve fled violence in neighbouring provinces.
Devout Shia in Awe at Lunar Eclipse
Shia faithful see divine significance as eclipse falls in holy month.
Herat Carpets Beaten by Man-Made Imports
Traders complain traditional handicrafts being swamped by cheap competitors.
Armenia: Nuclear Plant Controversy
Yerevan pushes ahead with new station in face of protests from ecologists.
Better Syrian-Lebanese Ties Beckon?
Lebanese premier’s visit may help to overcome distrust between the two countries.
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