Middle East

Al-Qaeda in Iraq Down – But Not Out

Extremist group could exploit chaos resulting from a US troop withdrawal to mount a comeback.

4 Aug 08

Archaeologists say unprotected remains of country’s historic civilisations are subject to widespread plundering.

1 Aug 08

Heightened tensions following bomb attack cause delay to parliamentary negotiations on electoral law.

30 Jul 08

Analysts say proposal to stabilise the country sounds good, but has several potential pitfalls.

28 Jul 08

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28 Jul 08

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25 Jul 08

They hope their backing for Baghdad will help stabilise the country and curb Tehran.

24 Jul 08

Once the target of extremists, beauty shops are slowly re-opening in the capital.

21 Jul 08

Two stories draw the attention of women’s advocates in Kirkuk and Baghdad.

21 Jul 08

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18 Jul 08

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