Damascus Slum Dwellers Fear Eviction
Residents complain of dreadful conditions, but worry redevelopment plan will leave them homeless.
US Sanctions Renewal Causes Dismay
Decision to maintain restrictions at time of increased diplomatic engagement surprises observers in Damascus.
Border Turks Want Door to Armenia Kept Shut
Plan to reopen frontier between Armenia and Turkey wins few friends in towns and villages on Turkish side.
Calls for Inquiry Into Kurdish Soldiers' Deaths
Rights group want investigation into spate of suicides among soldiers completing national service.
Baghdad Nightlife Revival
Many see going out as a simple act of defiance against the extremists.
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Reporter vainly tries to get an idea of how people view politicians they voted for.
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Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
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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.