Middle East

Babylon Sees Scenes of Brutality

The seat of ancient civilisation has hit the headlines as a target of insurgents.

18 Nov 05

Stabbings are common as young men sort out their differences in a climate of lawlessness.

18 Nov 05

Sulaimaniyah court hears how Kurdish man staged “insurgent” attack on his Norwegian wife.

18 Nov 05

Self-immolation is the last resort for women trapped in unbearable lives, and it seems to be on the increase.

18 Nov 05

Village girls want to continue their studies at high school, but are disadvantaged by their parents’ traditional way of thinking.

18 Nov 05

Hospitals woefully short of funds needed to restore them to pre-Saddam standards.

18 Nov 05

Kurdistan experiences rise in living standards, but companies are going bust.

18 Nov 05

Women artists, marginalised under the previous regime, get boost with opening of new gallery dedicated to exhibiting their work.

18 Nov 05

Growing Shia calls for their prime ministerial nominee to be replaced by a more moderate candidate.

18 Nov 05

Extremists threaten teachers and students who take Saturday off.

18 Nov 05

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