Middle East

Kerry is Baghdad's Choice

On the eve of the United States election, many residents of the Iraqi capital are hoping for change in the White House.

22 Feb 05

The rebel town’s location, its recent history and tightly-knit community all conspire to make it the ideal breeding ground for insurgency.

22 Feb 05

Kirkuk’s politically-charged graffiti highlights the rising tide of inter-ethnic tension.

22 Feb 05

Iraqi beasts of burden face an uncertain future after their owners replace them with cheap stolen cars.

22 Feb 05

Studying at Iraq’s universities no longer viewed as a good career move.

22 Feb 05

The former dictator may have swapped his palaces for a prison cell, but he still divides opinion amongst those he once governed.

22 Feb 05

People who moved north to their original homeland to escape intimidation in the Sunni Arab heartland meet suspicion and indifference.

22 Feb 05

As violence increases across the country, more and more Iraqis are unwilling to risk their lives to take part in the forthcoming election.

22 Feb 05

While many Iraqis welcomed the recent imposition of martial law, others believe it should have been a last resort.

22 Feb 05

Many Iraqis are seemingly too preoccupied by their own kidnapping fears to mourn Margaret Hassan.

22 Feb 05

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