Privatisation Plan Drawn Up
Industry ministry hopes to persuade local and international firms to invest in state-owned concerns.
Corruption Haunts Trade Ministry
Higher levels of scrutiny introduced to limit damage from corporate and individual dishonesty.
Brides-to-be Risk Their Health
Women who’ve lost their virginity pay for dangerous medical procedure so their families won’t be shamed.
Plenty of Oil But No Petrol
Insurgents blowing up pipelines add to technical hitches that prevent Iraq refining its oil and keep petrol queues long.
Normality Returns to Mosul
Residents breathe sigh of relief as security forces regain control of city rocked by insurgent violence.
Allawi Still Enjoys Backing of Security Forces
Outgoing prime minister is seen as a secular strongman who is well placed to tackle security problems.
Rights Group Helps Dwarfs Walk Tall
Dwarfs overcome discrimination and ridicule with support from pragmatic association.
Survey Highlights Iraqi Misery
Officials say there’s an urgent need to improve job prospects, in order to stave off instability.
Influx of Foreigners Sparks AIDS Alert
Fears that HIV may be spreading prompts the authorities to investigate scale of infection.
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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.