Iraq

Banned Books Trade Sparks Anbar Security Fears

Clandestine printing presses in western province of Anbar accused of spreading insurgent propaganda.

15 Feb 10

Week of explosions and fraught negotiations shows Iraq struggling to emerge from America’s shadow.

15 Feb 10

Iraq’s political feuds – and geopolitical frailty – are exposed by Iranian incursions against smugglers.

15 Feb 10

Critics of demolitions claim political motive behind drive to tear down Saddam Hussein-era monuments.

12 Feb 10

Bloodshed highlights concerns about Shia-Sunni violence in the run-up to elections.

11 Feb 10

Campaigners fear poor women in Anbar could be recruited by insurgent groups.

11 Feb 10

Driving the capital’s roads has long been akin to negotiating a deadly obstacle course.

11 Feb 10

A series of training sessions help improve skills of reporters, editors and television producers.

10 Feb 10

Shia Muslims defy bombings to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.

4 Feb 10

Tehran government eases a little but demonstrators brace for new standoff.

2 Feb 10

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