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Baghdad Poor Pounce on Election Flotsam
Impoverished Iraqis recycle and sell remains of election paraphernalia. By Daud Salman in Baghdad
25 Mar 10
Casting a Ballot for Democracy
Constitutional referendum proved that minorities not only have a voice, but their voices can effect change.
15 Feb 10
US Withdrawal Big Test for Iraqi Security Forces
Some suggest Sunni and Shia insurgents and Ba’athists could take advantage of pullout to cause mayhem.
23 Jun 09
Anbar on Edge After Tense Ballot
Irreverent campaign gives way to threats in Sunni Arab province that was once a centre of insurgency.
20 Mar 09
Baghdad Hit by "Sticky Bomb" Terror
Insidious explosive device makes middle-class Iraqis dread car journeys.
16 Jan 09
Looters Destroying Ancient Treasures
Archaeologists say unprotected remains of country’s historic civilisations are subject to widespread plundering.
1 Aug 08
Violence Drives Doctors From Iraq
Patients suffer as medics under threat leave the country.
19 Sep 06
Food Rations Cut Hurting Poor
The government has slashed subsidised food, despite rising poverty.
19 Sep 06
Breakthrough in Iraqi Government Talks
Prospects of national unity government raised by Allawi’s inclusion - but disputes over allocation of ministerial posts continue to dog negotiations.
23 May 06
Baghdadis Crave Strong Leadership
Stable government seen as key to averting descent into civil war.
7 Mar 06
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