Middle East

Ramadis Pledge to Drive Out US Troops

Citizens of town in central Iraq take pride in their resistance to American-led occupation.

22 Feb 05

While the rest of Iraq tries to move on, the Sunni Arabs seem unable to find alternatives to fighting.

22 Feb 05

Najaf bombing highlights lack of security and concerns about sectarian violence.

22 Feb 05

Many believe emerging political structure will ensure freedom and growth, while hardliners dismiss it.

22 Feb 05

Education system is being overhauled with Ba'ath party ideology replaced by big emphasis on human rights.

22 Feb 05

Unless sacked Ba'athists with no links to Saddam's crimes are found work, they could fall into the hands of the extremists.

22 Feb 05

Iraqi media have a critical role to play in building a new Iraq, and IWPR's new field training programme aims to help.

22 Feb 05

Region's best army poised to commit forces to coalition, but Iraqi response is hostile.

22 Feb 05

Media rights groups defend banned Arab TV stations - ordinary Iraqis say they had it coming.

22 Feb 05

Assassination of Aqila Al-Hashemi serves notice that entire interim government is at risk.

22 Feb 05

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