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Devout Shia Spoil Baghdad Football Party
Their offence at celebration of Asia Cup victory points to worrying intolerance of secular way of life.
24 Jan 11
Iraqi Media Complain of Tightening Curbs
Many journalists are calling for new laws to protect them and allow freer access to information.
10 Dec 10
Journalists Decry Iraq's Biased Media
They say the politicisation of the country’s press is undermining independent journalism.
6 Dec 10
Iraqis Unmoved by Wikileaks
Release of secret US intelligence reports revealing allegations of numerous abuses barely registers with war-weary population.
30 Oct 10
Activists Seek to Break Political Deadlock
NGOs file court complaint in attempt to speed up efforts to form a government.
24 Sep 10
Political Deadlock Frustrates Iraq
Economy, security and services affected by five-month stalemate over government formation.
5 Aug 10
Iraqi Interpreter's Killing Pits Faith Against Law
Murder of alleged convert shows religious traditions in conflict with judicial authority.
9 Jul 10
Biden Visit Fails to Ease US Withdrawal Tensions
Vice presdent struggles to reassure Iraqis worried ahead of planned American military pullout.
8 Jul 10
Identity and Motive of Baghdad Bank Raiders Still Unclear
Doubts and inconsistencies surface after assault on Iraqi financial centre.
17 Jun 10
Bombers Exploit Iraq's Political Uncertainty
Iraq hit by spate of bombings as process of forming new government drags on weeks after poll.
13 May 10
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