Jordan
Dinar Surges in Value
The rising price of the new currency fuels hopes of a strong economic future.
22 Feb 05
Anger at Saddam POW Status
US decision could undermine the wish of the Governing Council to try the former dictator.
22 Feb 05
Jordan Thwarts Iraqi Travellers
The days of preferential treatment for Iraqis have vanished, along with Saddam’s low-price oil.
22 Feb 05
Ancient Sect Targeted
Increased attacks leave the Mandaean minority group gripped by fear and thoughts of emigration.
22 Feb 05
Awaiting the Worst
Kurds are expecting the quiet of recent days to be broken by the opening of the northern front.
22 Feb 05
Silencing Saddam
Iraqis looking for signs of a collapsing regime wonder why the Americans have yet to stop the government television.
22 Feb 05
Coalition Blamed for Weak Security
Recent atrocities were partly the result of international forces’ failure to provide adequate policing and border controls, critics say.
22 Feb 05
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