Bayarans Enjoy New Lease of Life
Kurdish villagers savour new-found freedoms following departure of the radical Ansar al-Islam group.
22 Feb 05
Middle East
Cult of Saddam Lives On
Teachers finding it hard to tackle years of Baathist indoctrination.
22 Feb 05
Violence Continues to Plague Baghdad
Residents admit security has improved but they still do not feel safe.
22 Feb 05
Fallujah Defies Coalition
Murder and mutilation of four American civilians exposes lack of Coalition control over town.
22 Feb 05
Sadrists Flex Their Muscles
Tensions between US troops and followers of radical Shia preacher Muqtada al-Sadr threatening to spiral out of control.
22 Feb 05
Business Booms for Arms Traders
Villagers do roaring trade in sale of weapons to country's growing bands of insurgents.
22 Feb 05
When Sadrists Confronted Saddam
Muqtada Al-Sadr's uprising recalls revolt triggered by the assassination of his father five years ago.
22 Feb 05
Karbala Police in Crossfire
City force caught between Coalition and followers of Muqtada al-Sadr.
22 Feb 05
"Devil-Worshippers" Fear Renewed Persecution
Yazidis are uncertain whether to identify with the Kurds or campaign for separate rights.
22 Feb 05
Kurds Cast Wary Eye Southward
They watch the violence elsewhere in Iraq and debate its impact on their lives.
22 Feb 05
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