Israel

Kurds' Nationalist Hopes Remain Strong

While Kurdish leaders gain power in Baghdad, many Kurds continue to demand independence.

23 Jan 06

Though the constitutional referendum is over, the exclusion of expatriate Iraqis still rankles.

8 Dec 05

Hizb-ut-Tahrir faces a bleak future as Kazakstan follows its Central Asian neighbours down the road of banning the Islamic group.

20 Nov 05

Furore over plans to merge a Circassian homeland with the surrounding Russian region.

18 Nov 05

On the point of beheading their captive, the insurgents relented – but though he lived to tell the tale, he is emotionally scarred by the experience.

18 Nov 05

Hospitals woefully short of funds needed to restore them to pre-Saddam standards.

18 Nov 05

Extremists threaten teachers and students who take Saturday off.

18 Nov 05

The hometown of Jalal Talabani was the scene of rapturous celebrations after he was named as Iraqi president.

18 Nov 05

Frustrated by poorly-performing American companies, the US government is to concentrate on aiding local efforts to rebuild Iraq.

18 Nov 05

Connections not qualifications were the key to getting work under a CPA-sponsored employment programme.

18 Nov 05

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