Ethnic Clashes Hit Faryab
Minor incident blows up into full-scale rioting between Uzbeks and Pashtuns in northern province.
Kurdish Opposition Say Supporters Targeted in Workplace
Military and security personnel are allegedly fired for supporting the opposition.
Sadr City Schools Overwhelmed
Teachers in poor Baghdad suburb try to accommodate large number of student by limiting school hours.
Iraq Seeks to Halve Compensation for Kuwait
Row over war reparations damages already-strained relations.
Armenians Lick Lips at Prospect of Turkish Trade
Economists predict huge boost for Armenian economy if ties between Yerevan and Ankara are normalised.
Balanced Press Reporting of Iraqi Elections
IWPR newspaper produced during elections in Iraqi Kurdistan wins praise for balance and presentation.
Judo Diplomacy” Eases Karabakh Tensions
Bid to improve Turkish-Armenian ties started with a football match, so could Judo tournament do same for Armenia and Azerbaijan?
Echoes of Arabic Fade From Kurdistan
Young people in semi-autonomous region reject Arabic language, amid rising tensions with Baghdad.
Azeris Baffled by Turkmen Legal Threat
Court action over maritime boundary could harm mutually beneficial gas pipeline project.
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