Iraq Protests Fail to Make Impression
One year on, rallies run out of steam and few demands have been met.
29 Feb 12
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Clampdown on Dissent in Kazakstan
December violence used as stick to beat government critics who complained about it.
29 Feb 12
Western Iraqi Province Sides With Syrian Uprising
Sunni-dominated Anbar province in aid fundraising drive in support of Syrian rebels.
9 Feb 12
"Reformer Assad" Myth Finally Dead
Syrian president has shown by his actions that removing him is the only option.
18 Jan 12
Syrian Opposition Activist Says NATO Must Intervene
President Bashar al-Assad will not renounce power peacefully, according to spokesman for local action group.
13 Jan 12
Facts Prove Elusive After Kazakstan Killings
Several investigations under way, but little light shed on what really happened.
13 Jan 12
South Ossetia Parliament Blocks Deal to End Protests
Moscow got outgoing leader and his would-be successor to agree on defusing tensions, but parliament said no.
26 Dec 11
Europarliament Campaigners Condemn Kazak Violence
MEP pressing for European Union action against Kazak government following Janaozen violence.
22 Dec 11
Kazak Protesters Demand Accountability for Killings
After talks with top official, they say they won’t be bought off.
21 Dec 11
Libya's Alarming Arms Proliferation
Efforts to secure weapons continue but interim rulers face uphill struggle to disarm population.
21 Dec 11
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