Constitutional Battle Lies Ahead
The debate over the new constitution could turn into the real “mother of all battles”.
The debate over the new constitution could turn into the real “mother of all battles”.
Sunni Arabs greet appointment of a Kurd as president with mixture of cautious optimism and concern.
The hometown of Jalal Talabani was the scene of rapturous celebrations after he was named as Iraqi president.
Turkoman and Arabs say they’re boycotting meetings in protest over Kurds’ reluctance to grant them key posts.
Much-criticised programme in which suspected militants are interrogated is turning the public against the insurgency.
Local economy likely to suffer after thousands of businesses go up in smoke.
Frustrated by poorly-performing American companies, the US government is to concentrate on aiding local efforts to rebuild Iraq.
Country’s most lucrative industry is being undermined by corrupt officials and criminals gangs.
With the end of Saddam-era censorship, many cinemas look to profit from demand for porn movies.
While some compensation has been issued to those who lost their homes in the US attacks, locals say much more remains to be done.