Turks and Iraqi Kurds Don't Let Politics Get in Way of Business
Relations between the two remain cool, as trade and other economic ties flourish.
Emerging Lingerie Trade Wins Customers
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Iraqi Journalists Rue Shoe Assault
Despite some initial awe, press corps mostly dismayed by TV correspondent who flung shoe at US president.
Syria Edges Closer to Europe
(19-Dec-08)
Winners and Losers in Baghdad Property Boom
Rises extend even to city’s slums, making homes increasingly unaffordable for many.
Kandahar Schools Empty After Acid Attack on Girls
Arrest of alleged Taleban militants for attack on schoolgirls fails to reassure nervous and angry population.
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(12-Dec-08)
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