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The most important challenge will be economic reform as the country is under strain from a host of sanctions

Iranians still dealing with tough domestic issues

Despite being ravaged by looters during the US occupation, the Iraq Museum has bounced back with an exhibition of ancient cuneiform writing in Mesopotamia

Tables turn as the government pushes for openness and hardliners in the public resist

Report claims regime is gaining respect internationally due to its refusal to succumb

Analysts say both sides have limited options to break deadlock

The revolution that forced out Mubarak redefines what's possible by people power

Government spokesman calls judges' ruling unconstitutional

Post-poll protests wear away supreme leader's once inscrutable hold on power

Before 2001, the mere idea of a woman running for high political office was laughable

ICG proposals have not been developed to satisfy one party, but rather ‘pave the ground for a win-win solution’

Ahmadinejad has even visited Zimbabwe looking for support