Iraq

Taming the Islamists in the North

Ansar al-Islam and Komal may have been cast to the winds, but some members remain committed to the Islamic cause.

22 Feb 05

The rising price of the new currency fuels hopes of a strong economic future.

22 Feb 05

As the deadline for exchanging old banknotes for new nears, Iraqis have found it harder – and costlier – to get hold of the new money.

22 Feb 05

Many men named after the former Iraqi leader finding life hard.

22 Feb 05

The erosion of tribal authority by growing Islamist influence may fuel disorder.

22 Feb 05

Many see a Ba’athist plot behind the recent murders of Sunni and Shia religious figures.

22 Feb 05

US decision could undermine the wish of the Governing Council to try the former dictator.

22 Feb 05

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

22 Feb 05

It's high time to let Iraqis deliver news and commentary about their own country.

22 Feb 05

The days of preferential treatment for Iraqis have vanished, along with Saddam’s low-price oil.

22 Feb 05

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