Middle East

Children Held for Ransom

Crack police unit struggles to stop gangsters grabbing children to extort payment from their families.

22 Feb 05

Dinar Surges in Value

The rising price of the new currency fuels hopes of a strong economic future.

22 Feb 05

Currency Headaches

As the deadline for exchanging old banknotes for new nears, Iraqis have found it harder – and costlier – to get hold of the new money.

22 Feb 05
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