Middle East

Qadisiyah Smoking Ban Meets Opposition

Residents say officials should prioritise services rather than anti-smoking initiative.

21 Jul 10

Diyala authorities introduce controversial rules to curb incendiary sermons.

21 Jul 10

Hundreds being imported, with locals viewing them as more reliable than security guards.

21 Jul 10

Former trainees say participation in IWPR workshops has helped them get ahead in journalism.

18 Jul 10

Probe into murder of satirical blogger has yet to yield results, fuelling anxiety among rights groups and media workers.

16 Jul 10

But authorities say there’s no other way of ridding the city of the menace.

15 Jul 10

Detention of cleric for pro-Saddam action seen as violation of his freedom of speech.

15 Jul 10

Arguably the country's most popular woman politician, Sister Maha is not short of critics.

13 Jul 10

Murder of alleged convert shows religious traditions in conflict with judicial authority.

9 Jul 10

Vice presdent struggles to reassure Iraqis worried ahead of planned American military pullout.

8 Jul 10

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