Tuition Fees Spiral at Private Colleges
Fee-paying students in Baghdad struggle to meet rising course costs.
22 Feb 05
Middle East
Iraqi Kurds Back Bush
They may not know what the Republican Party is, but Sulaimaniyah residents are staunchly in favour of its leader.
22 Feb 05
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
What Lies Behind Fallujah Rising?
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
Political Parties Stir Unrest in Kirkuk
Kirkuk’s politically-charged graffiti highlights the rising tide of inter-ethnic tension.
22 Feb 05
Donkeys Put Out to Grass
Iraqi beasts of burden face an uncertain future after their owners replace them with cheap stolen cars.
22 Feb 05
Kurdish Students Fear for Safety
Studying at Iraq’s universities no longer viewed as a good career move.
22 Feb 05
Saddam's Disputed Legacy
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
Kurds Find Northern Resettlement Tough
People who moved north to their original homeland to escape intimidation in the Sunni Arab heartland meet suspicion and indifference.
22 Feb 05
Fear Grips Potential Voters
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
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