Conflict
Syrian Media Address Potential Strike
State TV stations insist gas attacks carried out by Western-backed rebels.
10 Sep 13
A Normal Working Day in a Syrian Field Hospital
Deciding who receives oxygen, and who dies.
3 Sep 13
Armenia, Azerbaijan Argue Over POW
While Baku says army conscript chose to defect, Yerevan says his rights as a captured combatant have been flouted.
29 Aug 13
Afghan Local Militias Demand Support
Village defence units say they provide stability and refuse to be merged with police.
5 Aug 13
Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces
Some commentators say the army needs more than Kalashnikovs to deal with an increasingly confident Taleban.
1 Jul 13
Central Asian Recruits for Syrian Conflict
Only a handful have gone, but intelligence agencies are watching closely.
28 Jun 13
Helmand Hit by Summer Fighting
Militants hope to exploit security vacuum as international forces reduce presence.
4 Jun 13
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