Middle East

Jordan Thwarts Iraqi Travellers

The days of preferential treatment for Iraqis have vanished, along with Saddam’s low-price oil.

22 Feb 05

Increased attacks leave the Mandaean minority group gripped by fear and thoughts of emigration.

22 Feb 05

Former freedom fighter sees his reputation eroded by unrealistic expectations and unfair criticism.

22 Feb 05

The followers of rival Shia clerics find common cause during this week’s protest marches.

22 Feb 05

Demonstrators heed Sistani's call whether they understand it or not.

22 Feb 05

When things get out of hand, tribal chieftains step in to perform their traditional role as arbitrators.

22 Feb 05

New political parties are repeating old habits by hiring cronies and family members.

22 Feb 05

Leaders of revived leftist party determined to continue spreading the word despite attack on local office.

22 Feb 05

Iraqis felt a surge of happiness at seeing Japanese troops bowing to the citizens of Samawa.

22 Feb 05

Foundations now being laid for the future appear to contain the seeds of a civil war.

22 Feb 05

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