Hussein Ali

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There are plenty of newspapers on offer but selling - or reading - the wrong one in the wrong neighbourhood could prove deadly.

22 Aug 06

Because of their lifestyle it’s been hard for them to follow the electoral campaign – but nomads say that won’t stop them voting.

18 Nov 05

Voters in the south may be solidly behind the election, but support for the main Shia-led faction is not monolithic.

18 Nov 05

Government investigation seeks to establish truth behind alleged kidnapping of Shia civilians.

18 Nov 05

Iraqi security forces are slowly regaining control of this once volatile city, much to the relief of residents.

18 Nov 05

Residents breathe sigh of relief as security forces regain control of city rocked by insurgent violence.

18 Nov 05

Baghdad neighbourhood emboldened by local resident who stood up to the insurgents.

18 Nov 05

A once-peaceful Baghdad neighbourhood is one of many to have fallen victim to sectarian murders.

18 Nov 05

Townspeople fondly recall former occupation by Ukrainian soldiers, whom they describe as simple and friendly.

22 Feb 05

Radical movement’s attacks on senior clergy seen as contradicting calls for unity.

22 Feb 05

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