Salaam Jihad

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A group of artists are determined to track down paintings and sculptures looted from the capital’s flagship arts centre.

22 Feb 05

Iraq’s gun culture has been around for decades and is still going strong.

22 Feb 05

This year's Eid was quieter than usual, with streets and parks empty of any visible celebrations.

22 Feb 05

Whether built by Saddam or the US, walls remain the most visible reminder of Iraqis’ sense of exclusion.

22 Feb 05

Collection of revenues at frontier crossings to start after three-month delay due to lack of payment facilities.

22 Feb 05

“Agent Salaam” was told to quit working for the Americans or face death at the hands of the mujahedin.

22 Feb 05

In the south of the country, getting hold of a beer or bottle of spirits is a lot harder than it used to be.

22 Feb 05

Many Iraqis question US-led administration’s right to give foreign firms wide-ranging rights to buy national assets.

22 Feb 05

Ba’ath party heavies still lurk in every neighbourhood, reminding people of their intimidating role in the past.

22 Feb 05

Principal publisher of children's literature jettisons Saddam-era propaganda.

22 Feb 05

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