Iraq

Iraq Buys Time for US Troop Pact

A deferred referendum and a timely payment may deflect unease over security deal.

Plastic Surgeons Mask Anbar's Scars

People physically scarred by the conflict say they have been shunned because of their appearance.

Gun-Loving Kurds Mull Controls

Iraqi Kurds’ conflicted relationship with firearms laid bare in recent election.

Small Bribes Keep Iraqi Press Sweet

So-called rewards can vary from cash and prepaid phone cards to lavish meals in restaurants.

Iranian Pilgrims Flock to Karbala

But some local officials say Tehran should do more to help accommodate them.

Fear of Violence in Kirkuk

People of northern city concerned about feuding parties and increased attacks following US pullback.

Battle Lines Drawn With Baghdad

Disputes no nearer resolution after ground-breaking Kurdish election.

Election Commission Under Fire

Body's neutrality challenged following hard-fought Kurdish election.

Missing Americans' Last Stop: Ahmed Awa

Ensnared in Kurdish Election Blame Game

For one IWPR journalist, Iraqi Kurdish poll overshadowed by mystifying allegation of misconduct.