Syria Looks to Better US Ties
Washington decision to name an ambassador seen as positive but some are cautious.
Women Advance in Media Against Odds
A few senior jobs have gone to women but they still face an uphill struggle to be accepted as equals.
Baath Party Debates Renewal
Ruling party confronts gap between socialist theory and need to modernise.
Iraq: May '09
Senior Basra official says IWPR stories on social, economic and cultural issues in region will concentrate minds of authorities.
'Illegal' Travel Bans Imposed on Syrian Dissidents
Authorities are introducing restrictions as form of pressure, say activists.
Militias Decry Kivu Amnesty Law
Militias say power sharing and government protection also needed to secure peace.
On Seeing the Death of Neda
Syrian journalist tells of being moved by the death of a woman in a Tehran street.
Iraqis Say "Hands Off" to Iran
Many praise Tehran protesters but hope Iran keeps out of their country’s domestic affairs.
Herat Farmers Ditching Poppy for Saffron
Could world’s most expensive spice be answer to search for alternative to poppy cultivation?
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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.