The Turbulent Priest
Young Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has popular support despite being excluded from the political process.
22 Feb 05
Iraqi Kurdistan
Sulaymaniyans Flying High
Iraqi Kurds' isolation will be at an end with the reconstruction of long-derelict airport.
22 Feb 05
Ruling Council Seeks Best of Both Worlds
The Shia woman tipped as favourite to join Governing Council fits the bill because she combines a local power base with an international profile.
22 Feb 05
Blood Thicker Than Water
Policing the south is close to impossible as corrupted tribal practices take over.
22 Feb 05
Council Ponders Tribunal Process
Governing body may have to compromise over structure of proposed war crimes court to satisfy local and international demands.
22 Feb 05
Spending the Aid Money
New ministry bosses will have to put their own houses in order so as to address huge needs.
22 Feb 05
Iraqi Revulsion at Car Bombings
Recent spate of devastating suicide attacks turning Iraqis against the resistance.
22 Feb 05
Drinkers Face Tough Times in New Iraq
In the south of the country, getting hold of a beer or bottle of spirits is a lot harder than it used to be.
22 Feb 05
Comment: A Kurdish Jerusalem
Kurdish politicians accused of failing to work for reforms that would redress historical injustices in Kirkuk.
22 Feb 05
Kurd Demos Spark Ethnic Conflict Concerns
Rallies provoke fears of unrest in the ethnically-mixed city of Kirkuk.
22 Feb 05
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