Rise of Iran Reveals Polarised Iraq
Debate rages over Iran’s intentions in Iraq as it moves to eclipse American influence. By Neil Arun in Erbil and Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
10 Apr 10
Middle East
Syrian Activists Targeted Despite Western Overtures
US and European engagement with Syria hasn’t discouraged Syrian officials from continuing crack down on peaceful dissidents. By a human rights lawyer
10 Apr 10
Taking it Easy in Iraqi Kurdistan
10 Apr 10
Reports Prompt Aid for Iraqi Women
Authorities in Anbar pledge to do more for disadvantaged women following IWPR reports on their plight. By Uthman al-Mukhtar in Fallujah
10 Apr 10
Iraq at Crossroads
10 Apr 10
Turkey: Erdogan Threat Alarms Armenian Migrants
Turkish fury over US Congress recognition of Armenian genocide raises concerns over their future. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Yerevan and Aline Ozinian in Istanbul
10 Apr 10
Armenia's Yezidi Farmers Face Ruin
They say export of sheep to Iran creating domestic shortage that’s forcing them out of business.
3 Apr 10
Prominent Politicians Lose Out in Election
Iraqi voters elect fresh faces and reject incumbents accused of failing to deliver. By Ali Kareem in Baghdad
3 Apr 10
Time Ripe for Iraqi Reconciliation?
2 Apr 10
Fallujans Put Faith in Former Tormentor
They branded Allawi a traitor for presiding over the siege of their city, but now see him as their best bet. By Uthman al-Mukhtar and Fadhil al-Badrani in Fallujah
1 Apr 10
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