Iraqi Kurdistan

Wife for a Night

Those unwilling or unable to commit to a long-term relationship can find a solution in the Shia practice of temporary marriage

20 Nov 05

Ojdanic

NATO states opposed to defence demand for the secretly-recorded conversations.

20 Nov 05

Afghans Head for the Mall

A glittering complex housing a hotel and nearly 100 expensive shops is a source of wonder for Kabul residents.

20 Nov 05

Kyrgyzstan: Tracing the Lost Funds

A government commission set up to investigate the former administration’s finances faces political pressure and tortuous accounting.

20 Nov 05

A Star is Born

Fourteen-year-old Marina Gulbahari defies the odds by gaining rave reviews in her first movie and defies convention by deciding to pursue a film career.

18 Nov 05

Imports Threaten Local Industries

Clothing and shoe manufacturers complain that they’re unable to compete with lower cost goods imported mainly from China.

18 Nov 05
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