Losing Iraqi Hearts and Minds
The post-war chaos has fuelled Arab media cynicism over US intentions in Iraq.
22 Feb 05
Middle East
Stirrings in Egypt
The fall of Saddam Hussein has opened debate over "regime change" in other Arab countries.
22 Feb 05
America's Dubious Ally
The White House is flirting with an armed Iranian organisation on its own "terrorist" blacklist.
22 Feb 05
Repairing US-Arab Relations
Journalists, businessmen and academics have a duty to reduce the dangerous gap between America's stated intentions in the Middle East and the Arab world's growing animosity.
22 Feb 05
Return of a Cleric
The eldest son of Sayyed Bahr al-Uluum observes the senior clergyman’s return to the holy city of Najaf, ending more than three decades of forced exile.
22 Feb 05
Iraqis Move to Stem Looting
Volunteer organizations are emerging to clamp down on local theft and violence, filling the security vacuum left by American troops.
22 Feb 05
Uncovering the Dead
A remarkable Iraqi volunteer group is helping families collect the remains of Saddam’s victims, and close a sad chapter in Iraqi history.
22 Feb 05
Anfal Victims Feel Forgotten
Tens of thousands of Kurds still languish in poverty and despair, 16 years after the Iraqi regime’s devastating campaign.
22 Feb 05
Samawah at Ease with Troops
Unlike other parts of the country, this southern Iraqi city is supportive of Coalition soldiers in its midst.
22 Feb 05
Tikrit Celebrates Saddam's Birthday
Old anthems heard again as people in president’s home town insist they have the right to honour their former leader.
22 Feb 05
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