Until now there has not been a dedicated, unbiased Farsi-speaking TV station broadcasting in Iran. That’s about to change with the launch of the BBC World Service’s Persian TV. It aims to put a new spin on the country and…
Tuesday 17 January
It’s not rare to see China in the Middle East – Chinese tourists, traders, and goods are everywhere. But for Premier Wen Jiabao to make a state visit takes a special occasion.
it was the former shah’s haven of hedonism and now the island of kish is being rediscovered as a place where the islamic republic can let its hair down (well, almost). A relatively liberal atmosphere, growing investment…
Thursday 20 January
If Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits the Georgian capital Tbilisi this year, he might feel somewhat uncomfortable as his motorcade speeds down the main road from the airport to the city centre – it’s called George W Bush Street…
Saturday 13 March
The American flag used for ceremonial receptions at the Ben Gurion airport must be worn out already, as a slew of Obama administration officials and US military top brass are visiting Israel almost on a daily basis.
Friday 17 September
When American hiker Sarah Shourd was released last week after 14 months in an Iranian jail, a private jet was waiting for her.
To seal the bond between the leaders of Iran and Venezuela, a direct IranAir flight between Tehran and Caracas has launched. But even the residents of Tehran seem to think it’s a flight of fancy. Sit back and enjoy a trip…
As technology becomes more prevalent in the world of espionage, the idea of an undercover agent in a trench coat might seem old-fashioned. But the human touch is still very much in demand.
Sunday 27 September
Have the latest revelations about a secret uranium-enrichment plant made an Israeli attack in Iran more probable, imminent even?
An interview with South African political cartoonist Zapiro, Guinea's corrupt politicians get their come-uppance, and pilgrims go high-speed.
Sunday 26 December
In Iran, North Korea and Burma we have all the makings of a combustible 2011.
Offbeat literary recommendations; *Monocle* music for September; rocking' in Iran and T-shirt devotees get their own glossy title.
The French hoist the flag over the new military base in Abu Dhabi, fence yourself in army style and how to stope Iran getting a nuclear bomb (it wont be easy).
Twenty years ago, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was a busy place as the Iron Curtain was pulled back. Today, its signals are still focused on Russia as well as Iran and Afghanistan.
We ask whether Iran supports Russia on Syria? Look at the problems of Spain’s underground economy, and check in with our Paris correspondent.
We analyse sanctions on Iran, get the latest on Russian news, and hear about the latest Apple tech launch from David Phelan in San Francisco.
Iran and China’s economic relationship is dissected by Scott Lucas, we get the political outlook from Egypt, and talk to Aisha Speirs in New York.
We discuss recent developments in Iran and learn why women are finding success in big business. We also sample Denmark’s new type of healthy chocolate.
We discuss Turkey and Iran, sample some Chinese TV, talk with an olive oil expert and a look at how Chile is rebranding its history.
Coverage of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s scheduled talks with Iran and we also explore human rights issues in Angola.
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