Iraq

Women Fear Killer's Release

Kurdish women’s rights activists say blood money payment in a high-profile case sets a dangerous precedent for crimes against women.

27 Jul 06

High prices and lack of new homes make it difficult for newlyweds to find a place of their own.

27 Jul 06

Kurdish officials blame central government for long fuel lines and power cuts, but the public holds local authorities responsible.

27 Jul 06

While Arabic and Kurdish are the official languages of Iraq, few Iraqis speak both.

21 Jul 06

Two years after the ministry was formed, its scope to bring about change is severely constrained by its miniscule budget.

12 Jul 06

Conservative values and poor protection laws leave abused women facing a grim future.

7 Jul 06

Kurds fear for their lives when traveling along the notorious Baghdad to Kirkuk highway.

7 Jul 06

Western Iraqi city’s population flees ahead of expected onslaught by United States forces.

22 Jun 06

Poultry experts say the industry is slowly recovering in Sulaimaniyah, months after the government stemmed an outbreak of the deadly bird flu virus.

21 Jun 06

Threats against schools, teachers and students shut down at least 65 schools.

14 Jun 06

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