Iraq

Cautious Optimism for New Iraqi Government

Parliamentary elections were marred by fraud accusations, but Iraqis and the political opposition appear ready to move on.

4 Feb 06

Emergency measures introduced after deadly virus strikes in the north of the country.

1 Feb 06

Special tribunal is postponed once again following the chief justice's resignation.

27 Jan 06

With little prospect of finding new partners, widows with children must taken on the dual role of carer and provider.

19 Jan 06

Secular parties cry foul as their disappointing electoral performance emerges.

9 Jan 06

The omission of thousands of Kurds from voter lists is attributed to administrative error, but sparks deep-seated mistrust of Baghdad.

28 Dec 05

The recent spate of suicide bombings has put much of Afghanistan on edge.

23 Dec 05

The southern province is a stronghold for Iraq's main Shia coalition, but not everyone is as pleased as its landslide victory suggests.

23 Dec 05

Participation of Sunni parties in the election was key to their community’s huge turnout in the Iraqi election.

21 Dec 05

Local government officials have been sacked in an effort to tackle graft - but locals aren’t convinced.

21 Dec 05

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