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Armenia: State Tightens Media Controls

Harassment of provincial television station coincides with start of election campaign.

Arts Stagnating in Turkmenistan

Syrian Press Critical of Security Council Resolution

Syria Media Report, 15-Jan-09

Syrian Schools Curb Cell Phone Use

Syria Media Report, 15-Jan-09

Rights Group Says Two Prisoners Die After Torture

Syria Media Report, 15-Jan-09

Finance Minister Warns of Tough Year Ahead

Syria Media Report, 15-Jan-09

Extremist Group Blamed for Lebanon Rocket Attack

Syria Media Report, 15-Jan-09

Pro-Government Website Denies Report of Shots Fired in Golan

Syria Media Report, 15-Jan-09

Osh Residents' Dodgy Heaters

As winter temperatures remain low in the southern city of Osh, people in high-rise apartments are rigging up home-made stoves to provide heat.

Cold Shower Cure at Lakeside Spas

Anyone thinking of taking a health cure at Lake Issykkul at the moment is in for a nasty surprise, as regular power cuts will leave them shivering.