Middle East

Government Tries to Prevent Bird Flu Outbreak

Emergency measures introduced after deadly virus strikes in the north of the country.

1 Feb 06

Special tribunal is postponed once again following the chief justice's resignation.

27 Jan 06

While Kurdish leaders gain power in Baghdad, many Kurds continue to demand independence.

23 Jan 06

With little prospect of finding new partners, widows with children must taken on the dual role of carer and provider.

19 Jan 06

Girls in Kandahar are being denied an education because of tradition and security concerns.

11 Jan 06

Secular parties cry foul as their disappointing electoral performance emerges.

9 Jan 06

The omission of thousands of Kurds from voter lists is attributed to administrative error, but sparks deep-seated mistrust of Baghdad.

28 Dec 05

The recent spate of suicide bombings has put much of Afghanistan on edge.

23 Dec 05

The southern province is a stronghold for Iraq's main Shia coalition, but not everyone is as pleased as its landslide victory suggests.

23 Dec 05

Women who escape domestic troubles are often forced to fend for themselves on the streets.

22 Dec 05

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