Iraqi Palestinians Yearn to Belong
Families in Baghdad and in border camps complain of neglect.
Iraqi School Books Criticised for Sectarian Bias
Minorities say new religious curriculum places unfair emphasis on Shia Islam.
Banned Books Trade Sparks Anbar Security Fears
Clandestine printing presses in western province of Anbar accused of spreading insurgent propaganda.
Turmoil Reveals Iraqi Reliance on US
Week of explosions and fraught negotiations shows Iraq struggling to emerge from America’s shadow.
Border Breaches Reveal Iraq's Rifts and Iran's Reach
Iraq’s political feuds – and geopolitical frailty – are exposed by Iranian incursions against smugglers.
Battle Against Baathist Relics Divides Baghdad
Critics of demolitions claim political motive behind drive to tear down Saddam Hussein-era monuments.
Shia Pilgrim Blasts Provoke Iraqi Sectarian Fears
Bloodshed highlights concerns about Shia-Sunni violence in the run-up to elections.
Impoverished Women Vulnerable to Extremists
Campaigners fear poor women in Anbar could be recruited by insurgent groups.
Baghdad Cabbies' Survival Tips
Driving the capital’s roads has long been akin to negotiating a deadly obstacle course.
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