Pre-Election Gun Boom in Baghdad Residents see troubled days ahead, and think it's time to keep their powder dry. 18 Nov 05
Baghdad Officials Warn of Pollution Risk With no one to collect it, residents say they’ve no option but to burn household waste themselves. 18 Nov 05
Pilgrims Fuel Najaf Property Boom Shia visitors to holy city pushing up real estate prices. 18 Nov 05
Growing Prosperity Fuels Divorce Rate While many take advantage of pay rises to end unhappy marriages, others end up in divorce courts for enjoying marriage too much. 22 Feb 05