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Erbil Scores Big as Football Host
Locals beaming on and off field, as staging of Asian tournament boosts city’s resurgence.
18 Nov 09
Gun-Loving Kurds Mull Controls
Iraqi Kurds’ conflicted relationship with firearms laid bare in recent election.
26 Aug 09
Taleban Tactics Take Their Toll
In many southern areas, polling stations remained firmly closed because of insurgent intimidation and violence.
24 Aug 09
Heratis Flee Violence Ahead of Ballot
Thousands escape battle between US-led forces and local insurgent group.
20 Aug 09
Battle Lines Drawn With Baghdad
Disputes no nearer resolution after ground-breaking Kurdish election.
18 Aug 09
Calm Erbil Campaign Offers Few Clues
The city has seen little of the lively electioneering that has been a feature of other parts of the region.
24 Jul 09
Divisions Over Security Implications of US Pullout
Cynicism towards government clouds views of future, despite widespread relief at American withdrawal.
14 Jul 09
Shia Rivals Battle for Control of South
Prime minister’s party and independents hope to unseat dominant Shia party.
27 Apr 09
Iraqi Journalists Rue Shoe Assault
Despite some initial awe, press corps mostly dismayed by TV correspondent who flung shoe at US president.
22 Dec 08
Iraq: Aug ‘08
Campaigners say IWPR’s reporting on women’s issues is attracting the attention of decision-makers.
24 Sep 08
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