Mass Brawl Reflects “Culture of Violence”
Baghdad street brawl over seemingly inoffensive remarks about the Pope highlights growing tendency among residents to resort to violence to settle disputes.
18 Nov 05
Middle East
Barbaric Images for Sale
Video material showing images of torture and death still on sale in most of Iraq, as Kurdistan bans “snuff” CDs.
18 Nov 05
Constitutional Battle Lies Ahead
The debate over the new constitution could turn into the real “mother of all battles”.
18 Nov 05
Sunni Opinion Over Talabani Divided
Sunni Arabs greet appointment of a Kurd as president with mixture of cautious optimism and concern.
18 Nov 05
Kurds Celebrate Ascent of “Uncle Jalal”
The hometown of Jalal Talabani was the scene of rapturous celebrations after he was named as Iraqi president.
18 Nov 05
Kirkuk Council Split on Roles
Turkoman and Arabs say they’re boycotting meetings in protest over Kurds’ reluctance to grant them key posts.
18 Nov 05
Controversial TV Show Damages Rebel Cause
Much-criticised programme in which suspected militants are interrogated is turning the public against the insurgency.
18 Nov 05
Counting the Cost of Baghdad Market Blaze
Local economy likely to suffer after thousands of businesses go up in smoke.
18 Nov 05
Corruption Draining Oil Industry
Country’s most lucrative industry is being undermined by corrupt officials and criminals gangs.
18 Nov 05
Iraqi Firms Get Reconstruction Fillip
Frustrated by poorly-performing American companies, the US government is to concentrate on aiding local efforts to rebuild Iraq.
18 Nov 05
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