Afghanistan: The Price of Beauty
Women influenced by television glamour are eager to spruce up their image - but their quest for beauty can result in disaster.
Women Yearn for Security
Many women supported the constitution in the hope it will bring an end to violence.
Doubts Cast Over Kurdistan Vote
Officials claim only minimal fraud occurred during the referendum, but 99 per cent approval rates have raised eyebrows.
Afghans Go Home, Not Always Willingly
Refugees are returning home in increasing numbers, bearing tales of mistreatment and forced repatriation.
Labour of Love
Looted and smuggled antiques spanning the country's history are slowly returning to Kabul, thanks to the efforts of one man.
Youth Poll Boycott Worries Kurdish Leaders
Officials describe low turnout among young voters as an alarm bell for the Kurds.
Protests in Saddam's Home Town as Trial Begins
Residents of Tikrit insist the former president will not get a fair hearing at the tribunal.
Swift Justice Urged for Saddam
In Dijail, the setting for the first case against Saddam, there is little sympathy for the ex-president as memories of the 1982 killings remain fresh.
Georgia: Foreign Aid Challenge
Huge infusion of US aid expected to directly benefit half a million Georgians, though some analysts have their doubts.
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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.