Middle East

Constitutional Talks Granted More Time

Negotiations on key issues extended after failure to meet deadline.

18 Nov 05

Psychiatric services under strain as cases of mental illness rise.

18 Nov 05

Shia visitors to holy city pushing up real estate prices.

18 Nov 05

Shelved legislation curbing women’s rights may soon be implemented.

18 Nov 05

Arabs and Turkomans in Kirkuk fear campaign of detentions and intimidation designed to drive them out.

18 Nov 05

Proponents of federalism say it will ensure equal rights and opportunities across Iraq, but Sunnis remain to be convinced.

18 Nov 05

Government is forced to address the paradox of fuel shortages in an oil-rich country.

18 Nov 05

Voting on constitution delayed again because of disputes on issues ranging from federalism to de-Baathification.

18 Nov 05

Women in Iraqi Kurdistan worry that the wording of the draft charter could open the way to Sharia law.

18 Nov 05

Many of those supporting the constitution worry about how it will be put into effect.

18 Nov 05

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