Killing for Honour
Officials and activists voice concern at the number of women being murdered by their own families.
Allawi Looks to Lead the Opposition
Ex-premier sets up a shadow government to hold the new cabinet to account.
Iraq Gets Plastic Cash
The first-ever credit card is launched under a plan to modernise banking.
Baghdad Children Sick With Cholera
City officials blame insurgent attacks on infrastructure for an outbreak of the disease in southwest Baghdad.
Keeping Sulaimaniyah Safe
Eagle-eyed residents get on the phone the moment they spot anything they think might be insurgent activity.
Oil Route Under Constant Threat
The 1,500 strong team guarding Iraq’s oil northern pipeline say lack of manpower, equipment and training puts their lives in danger.
Kirkuk Disputes Centre on Oil
The Kurds are accused of trying to wrest control of the city’s political affairs so as to win leverage over its oil.
Shia Militia Takes on the Insurgents
Supporters of the Badr militia say it's a much-needed security force, but Sunnis allege it is part of the problem.
Child Abuse Alarm
Violence around the country is spilling over into the home – but there’s concern that child abuse cases are being neglected.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.