Iraq

Echoes of Arabic Fade From Kurdistan

Young people in semi-autonomous region reject Arabic language, amid rising tensions with Baghdad.

Iraq Tackles Swine Flu Fears

As more US troops are diagnosed, Iraq says it can cope.

Maliki's Chess Game

Iraqi prime minister’s choice of coalition partners expected to have significant bearing on his re-election bid.

Iraq: July/Aug ‘09

IWPR report prompts hospital to offer land mine victims aid.

Tempting Tourists by Rivers of Babylon

Couples honeymoon in “Saddam suite” of pillaged riverside palace.

Shoeshine Boy's Brushes With Danger

Iraqi teenager’s story of survival on the mean streets of Shia city.

Special Newspaper for Kurdish Ballot

Baghdad's Women Leaders Fight for Education

Female provincial councillors say top priorities are schools and children.

Syria-Iraq Ties Cool Over Bomb Charges

Ambassadors recalled just as relations were getting better.

Recriminations in Baghdad Over Bombings

Mood of fear as city asks how deadly attacks could happen.