Looking for General Khazraji
A former Iraqi chief of staff goes missing from Denmark, fuelling speculation that he is working with the US.
22 Feb 05
Turkey
Comment: A Child of War
A boy who dreamed of life as a Kurdish warrior is now a man, and seeks an end to Iraq’s incessant wars.
22 Feb 05
No Delight at Turkish Troop Plan
Region's best army poised to commit forces to coalition, but Iraqi response is hostile.
22 Feb 05
Tempers Flare Between Kurds and Turkomans
As newly empowered Kurds seek autonomy, members of the Turkoman minority in the north grow irritable.
22 Feb 05
Traditional Physicians Make a Comeback
As Iraq’s medical system falters, many people are turning back to older healing methods.
22 Feb 05
Sulaymaniyans Flying High
Iraqi Kurds' isolation will be at an end with the reconstruction of long-derelict airport.
22 Feb 05
Kurd Demos Spark Ethnic Conflict Concerns
Rallies provoke fears of unrest in the ethnically-mixed city of Kirkuk.
22 Feb 05
Kazak Pipeline Tug-of-War
Washington and Tehran vie over distribution of Kazakstan's vast energy reserves
22 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Karimov Seeks Extended Term
Uzbek analysts warn extension of Karimov presidency could derail the democratisation process.
22 Feb 05
US-Kazak Relations Thaw
Washington seeks better relations with Kazakstan in order to further its economic and military interests in the region.
22 Feb 05
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