Iraq Tackles Swine Flu Fears
As more US troops are diagnosed, Iraq says it can cope.
Karabakh Villagers Yearn for Normal Life
For Azeris living close to frontline the war is an ever-present fact.
South Caucasus Frontier Squabble
New Georgian border splits Armenian villagers from their land.
Maliki's Chess Game
Iraqi prime minister’s choice of coalition partners expected to have significant bearing on his re-election bid.
Iraq: July/Aug ‘09
IWPR report prompts hospital to offer land mine victims aid.
Tempting Tourists by Rivers of Babylon
Couples honeymoon in “Saddam suite” of pillaged riverside palace.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Analysts assess Syria’s foreign policy dilemmas.
Shoeshine Boy's Brushes With Danger
Iraqi teenager’s story of survival on the mean streets of Shia city.
Is Damascus Ready to Talk to Muslim Brotherhood?
Signs of dialogue with exiled opposition 27 years after Hama massacre.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.