"Old Maids" Missing Out on Marriage
Husbands are hard to come by in Iraq, due to a combination of war, religion and economics.
18 Nov 05
Middle East
Deadly Legacy Haunts Kurdistan
Victims claim government efforts to clear millions of landmines are ineffective.
18 Nov 05
New Claims of Bosnian Army Ties With Mujahedin
The case against two high-ranking Bosnian army commanders may be reopened to admit documents which allegedly link accused to foreign fighters.
18 Nov 05
Baghdad Traffic at a Standstill
Military checkpoints and road closures bring transport deadlock.
16 Nov 05
Iraqis Drink to New-Found Freedom
Liquor sales in Baghdad rise, as threat from insurgents lessens following government crackdown.
16 Nov 05
Traditional Weddings Bring Heartache
Women who wed according to traditional custom are left with few rights.
16 Nov 05
Turkmenistan's Kazaks Protest School Closures
Repressive language laws are forcing ethnic Kazaks out of Turkmenistan.
16 Nov 05
Sandzak's Black-Market Bugle Boys
Muslims who fled Yugoslavia's Sandzak region are not returning, and little else is functioning except for factories starting once again to make 'Original' Levi's 501 jeans and other bogus brand names.
16 Nov 05
Dangers Still Lurk on Improved Highways
While road conditions are better, security is a concern for those driving on the country’s main highways.
16 Nov 05
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