New Sunni Provincial leaders Face Daunting Tasks
They will have their work cut out sharing power, improving public services and curbing corruption.
27 Feb 09
Middle East
Kirkuk's Alarming Ringtones
They identify ethnic and religious affiliations in bitterly contested city.
27 Feb 09
Kirkuk's Alarming Ringtones
They identify ethnic and religious affiliations in bitterly contested city.
27 Feb 09
New Stock Exchange Launched Amid Global Downturn
The move is Syria's latest effort to shift from a centralised socialist system to a social market economy.
24 Feb 09
Syrian Hopes of Better US Ties Downplayed
Analysts say state-owned media has been spreading false hope about a sudden thaw in relations.
24 Feb 09
Growing Abuse of Foreign Domestic Workers
Lawyers say efforts by government to monitor unscrupulous recruitment agencies and employers have not proved very effective.
24 Feb 09
Campaigners Claim Child Labour Ban Ignored
While laws exist to prevent child labour, these are not enforced, say rights groups.
24 Feb 09
Kyrgyz Regions Soldier on Without Power
People in outlying areas come up with ingenious if dangerous solutions to energy shortages.
19 Feb 09
Voters Look Beyond Religion
Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonate with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.
17 Feb 09
Minister of What?
Syrians may find it hard to put names to government ministers, but they know they don’t much care for them.
14 Feb 09
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