Carpet Makers Cut Corners
The high price of dye and wool has driven down the quality of Afghan rugs – and demand is falling as a result.
19 Aug 06
Middle East
Iraq: Cash and Sympathy for Lebanon
Lebanese crisis elicits Iraqi admiration for Hezbollah’s defiance as well as pity for civilian casualties.
19 Aug 06
Bombs and Bugs Hit Once Lucrative Industry
A deadly combination of war, disease and negligence has killed 20 million Iraqi palm trees, severely damaging date production.
18 Aug 06
Lebanese Conflict Reverberates in Afghanistan
Perceived American indifference to Lebanese Muslims’ suffering seen as damaging to the United States’ allies in Afghanistan, and a gift to its enemies.
9 Aug 06
Sulaimaniyah Beauticians in Demand
With no Islamic militants to threaten them, beauty salons in the Kurdish north are attracting droves of customers.
7 Aug 06
Hopes Fade for Iraqi Peace Plan
Prime Minister Maliki's national unity project is struggling as the killings continue relentlessly.
7 Aug 06
Media Influence Grows
New media outlets have sprung up in recent years, and women have won a significant role for themselves.
7 Aug 06
Cockfighting More Popular Than Ever
Bird flu scare did little to hinder a traditional spectator sport in the Kurdish north.
4 Aug 06
Back to Work
Iraqi women have always worked in both urban and rural areas, but the number of women in employment has seen a remarkable increase since the fall of Saddam.
3 Aug 06
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