Palestine

Proposed Press Law Too Limited

Legislation de-criminalises libel but imposes a range of reporting restrictions.

2 Oct 07

Dire shortage of drugs and doctors reflects catastrophic effect of war and corruption on the country’s healthcare system.

28 Sep 07

Kidnappings of students, murders of teachers and chaotic classrooms leave education in the capital close to collapse.

7 Sep 07

Extraordinary difficulties – and a few glimmers of hope – in Iraq's schools and universities.

31 Aug 07

Central authorities accused of failing to support non-Arabic language education in northern town.

30 Aug 07

Many go abroad to escape the threat of violence, while others seek refuge in the countryside around Mosul.

15 Aug 07

Is Iran using Afghan soil to fight a proxy battle against the United States?

20 Jul 07

North Caucasian people say a historical crime against them has gone unremembered.

8 Jun 07

Membership of a South Asian economic grouping may not be all it is cracked up to be.

2 Jun 07

Islamic group uses various tactics to seek publicity despite being under a ban.

20 Mar 07

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