Palestine

Dealing With Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Repressive policies from Central Asia governments have done nothing to curb the rise of the banned Islamic party.

15 Feb 10

Successive government bans on poppy production have had little impact on a deadly industry that blights lives across the world.

15 Feb 10

Families in Baghdad and in border camps complain of neglect.

15 Feb 10

Shia Muslims defy bombings to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.

4 Feb 10

Following political representation agreement, some residents fear unresolved issues will return to trouble them.

18 Dec 09

FIFA suspension spurs heated debate over the future of Iraqi football.

27 Nov 09

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.

18 Nov 09

More civilian appearance is part of a plan to demilitarise society but some say it is superficial.

23 Oct 09

Syrians look for peace, trade with Saudi help.

16 Oct 09

On eve of the historic agreement with Ankara, Armenians discuss its implications.

10 Oct 09

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