Iraq
Kurdish Politicians Raise Civil War Fears
Political tensions escalate sharply as parliament and police investigate series of attacks on opposition figures.
Drought Blights Syrian Villages
Slow response to crisis prompts many to flee to big cities.
Mud, Sweat and Tears on Iranian Frontier
Border crackdown upsets Kurdish smugglers trafficking oil and alcohol between Iran and Iraq.
Prosecutors Seek Genocide Verdict for Chemical Ali
Lawyers, victims applaud death sentence but not satisfied with crimes against humanity conviction.
Turkey Ban Draws Kurdish Ire
Protests in Iraq after Ankara outlaws Kurdish political party.
Fear Grips Anbar After Bombings
Double bombing follows wave of assassinations targeting leaders in western Iraqi province.
Sunni Leader's Campaign Ban Sparks Anger
Prominent Sunni Arab is accused of having links to outlawed Baath party.
Iraqi Press Get to Grips With Libel
Scores attend series of IWPR training sessions on media law and journalists’ rights.
Baghdad to Pursue Justice for Blackwater Victims
Iraqi government says American court’s dismissal of manslaughter case “unacceptable and unjust".