Iraq

Allawi Still Enjoys Backing of Security Forces

Outgoing prime minister is seen as a secular strongman who is well placed to tackle security problems.

18 Nov 05

Officials say there’s an urgent need to improve job prospects, in order to stave off instability.

18 Nov 05

Fears that HIV may be spreading prompts the authorities to investigate scale of infection.

18 Nov 05

Officials and activists voice concern at the number of women being murdered by their own families.

18 Nov 05

Ex-premier sets up a shadow government to hold the new cabinet to account.

18 Nov 05

The first-ever credit card is launched under a plan to modernise banking.

18 Nov 05

City officials blame insurgent attacks on infrastructure for an outbreak of the disease in southwest Baghdad.

18 Nov 05

Eagle-eyed residents get on the phone the moment they spot anything they think might be insurgent activity.

18 Nov 05

The 1,500 strong team guarding Iraq’s oil northern pipeline say lack of manpower, equipment and training puts their lives in danger.

18 Nov 05

The Kurds are accused of trying to wrest control of the city’s political affairs so as to win leverage over its oil.

18 Nov 05

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