Iraq

Erbil Eyes Archaeological Tourism

Government plans to renovate ancient citadel in Kurdistan’s capital.

27 Nov 09

With mass killings in Maguindanao, Philippines now ranks as world’s most dangerous country for journalists. Photographs by Jes Aznar (27-Nov-09).

27 Nov 09

Iraq’s city of singers silenced by edicts and threats against secular music.

25 Nov 09

Many of 800 families moved to preserve ancient site bitter about their transfer and claim they were inadequately compensated.

25 Nov 09

Locals beaming on and off field, as staging of Asian tournament boosts city’s resurgence.

18 Nov 09

Upriver dams cause influx of salt water that’s destroying crops and killing livestock in once verdant Basra region.

17 Nov 09

Elderly ex-guerrilla struggles as street vendor to stave off penury.

12 Nov 09

Book enthusiasts returns to legendary Al-Muttanbi street, two years after bombing.

10 Nov 09

Recent journey along infamous highway invites comparisons with edgier passage at height of insurgency.

10 Nov 09

Concerns that violence could deter voters in upcoming polls come amid widespread anger at government’s security failings.

5 Nov 09

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