New Strategy for Turkoman Bloc
After losing badly in the Iraqi elections, the Turkoman Front signals a more nuanced approach to the Kurds’s federalism demands.
18 Nov 05
Iraq
Babylon Sees Scenes of Brutality
The seat of ancient civilisation has hit the headlines as a target of insurgents.
18 Nov 05
Knives Out on Sulaimaniyah's Streets
Stabbings are common as young men sort out their differences in a climate of lawlessness.
18 Nov 05
Girls' Education Plea
Village girls want to continue their studies at high school, but are disadvantaged by their parents’ traditional way of thinking.
18 Nov 05
Desperate Women Set Themselves Alight
Self-immolation is the last resort for women trapped in unbearable lives, and it seems to be on the increase.
18 Nov 05
Northern Economic Upturn a Mixed Blessing
Kurdistan experiences rise in living standards, but companies are going bust.
18 Nov 05
Al-Ja'afari Premier Credentials Questioned
Growing Shia calls for their prime ministerial nominee to be replaced by a more moderate candidate.
18 Nov 05
Suffering for Their Art
Women artists, marginalised under the previous regime, get boost with opening of new gallery dedicated to exhibiting their work.
18 Nov 05
Schools Hit by Intimidation Campaign
Extremists threaten teachers and students who take Saturday off.
18 Nov 05
Mass Brawl Reflects “Culture of Violence”
Baghdad street brawl over seemingly inoffensive remarks about the Pope highlights growing tendency among residents to resort to violence to settle disputes.
18 Nov 05
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