China

What Chance of a Thaw?

Cautious optimism that Saparmurat Niazov’s heirs will slowly begin moving forward towards reforms.

6 Feb 07

Eastern Sudan: A Forgotten Crisis

While the world’s attention is fixed on the Darfur killing fields, eastern Sudan struggles to cope with nearly 200,00 displaced people.

19 Dec 06

Gas Find Comes at Human Cost

In their haste to confirm the discovery of a massive gas deposit, Turkmen government officials may have contributed to an accident that left two workers and ten others in hospital with burns. Although the blast occurred in early November, news of the casu

18 Dec 06
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