Iraq
Disbelief and Joy in Baghdad
Celebratory gunfire and conspiracy theories abound in the Iraqi capital after rumours of their ousted president’s capture are confirmed.
Babylon Election Protest
Peaceful demonstrators hold out for an elected governor for southern province.
Students Mirror National Mood Split
Mixed feelings at Baghdad university over Saddam arrest – partying students receive threats.
Pro-Saddam Forces Rally
Saddam loyalists clash with United States forces in Sunni cities, clinging to the belief their leader is still free.
Comment: Little Saddams Still at Large
Ba’ath party heavies still lurk in every neighbourhood, reminding people of their intimidating role in the past.
Saddam Purged From Kids' Books
Principal publisher of children's literature jettisons Saddam-era propaganda.
Disabled Wardens Get Green Light
Handicapped volunteers have started to help out Baghdad’s traffic police with growing jams.
Insurgent Threats Stop Sunni Schooling
Schools in the Sunni triangle close following a series of death threats against pupils and teachers.
Foreign Students Flock to Iraqi Kurdish Colleges
Kurdish students from Iran and Syria are escaping the troubles by studying in northern Iraq.