Tag: Soviet
Tajik Authorities Hunt the Hijab and Battle the Beard
Practicing Islam is becoming harder in Tajikistan, a majority Muslim post-Soviet state whose leadership is increasingly uncomfortable with the new “non-traditional” face of the religion [Read More…]
Thai court denies bail for ‘Merchant of Death’
BANGKOK: Thailand’s appeal court on Tuesday rejected a bail request by Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout as a legal battle over plans to extradite him [Read More…]
