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Widespread Iraqi Protests Over Prophet Cartoons

Sunni, Shia and Kurds take to the streets in non-violent demonstrations against Danish newspaper.

16 Feb 06

Residents want basic services before greenery.

10 Feb 06

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

8 Dec 05

Once protected by Saddam's regime, prostitutes now fear for their lives.

24 Nov 05

US wanted adverts for Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar come up against Afghan conspiracy theories.

18 Nov 05

IWPR sources say the al-Qaeda-linked militant is preparing to disrupt elections, and Saddam loyalists are also on the move.

18 Nov 05

Iraqi soldiers in charge of petrol station queues said to be taking bribes and favouring friends and relatives.

18 Nov 05

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

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

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