Iraq

Petrol Rationing Fails to Impress

Instead of easing petrol shortages, a rationing scheme soon to be introduced in Iraq looks likely to create a new currency for the black market.

18 Nov 05

Blood is flowing again in the Sunni heartland – but this time it’s being donated by people who want to help injured Shia compatriots.

18 Nov 05

Fears that the Iraqi military is being given too much responsibility without the personnel and hardware it needs to take on insurgents.

18 Nov 05

Survey reveals wide-ranging public views towards key constitutional issues.

18 Nov 05

Violence against women is illegal under new charter, but many fear attacks will continue.

18 Nov 05

Troops’ use of rooftop vantage points leaves homeowners none too pleased.

18 Nov 05

Extension sought for compensation applications by those who lost property under Saddam.

18 Nov 05

A once-peaceful Baghdad neighbourhood is one of many to have fallen victim to sectarian murders.

18 Nov 05

Youngsters overcome myriad problems to stage fable with marked contemporary resonances.

18 Nov 05

Sometimes the timing is all wrong for expectant mothers, when a nighttime dash to hospital means running the gauntlet of security checks.

18 Nov 05

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