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IRAQ: Shias Too Lose Faith in Iraqi Govt
The noisy demonstration that greeted Iraqi Prime Minister Noori al-Maliki on his visit to Sadr City last week was more than just a protest. It meant that the leader of a Shia-dominated government was being rejected by an angry and influential group of Shias.IRAQ: Business Becomes a Big Casualty
Most Iraqi businesses have collapsed under the weight of U.S.-backed economic laws, the breakdown of security, lack of electricity and fuel, and soaring inflation.IRAQ: Business Becomes a Big Casualty
Most Iraqi businesses have collapsed under the weight of U.S.-backed economic laws, the breakdown of security, lack of electricity and fuel, and the shooting inflation.IRAQ: Medical System Becomes Sickening
After three and a half years of occupation, Iraq's medical system has sunk to levels lower than seen during the economic sanctions imposed after the first Gulf war in 1990.IRAQ: Medical System Becomes Sickening
After three and a half years of occupation, Iraq's medical system has sunk to levels lower than seen during the economic sanctions imposed after the first Gulf war in 1990.IRAQ: Support Gathers for Sunni Leader
The arrest warrant issued last week by the Iraqi government for Sunni leader Dr. Harith al-Dhari has sent shockwaves through the government, and galvanised much of the Sunni population.IRAQ: Education Under Siege
The recent kidnapping of scores of academics in Baghdad highlights the desperate situation of the educational system in occupied Iraq.IRAQ: Locals Accuse U.S. of Massacre in Ramadi
U.S. military tank fire killed scores of civilians in Ramadi, capital of Al-Anbar province, late Monday night, according to witnesses and doctors. Anger and frustration were evident at the hospitals and during the funerals in the following days.IRAQ: Farmers in Dire Straits
Despite the Iraqi prime minister's optimism for the agricultural sector, the farmers who are struggling to survive tell another story.IRAQ: Bechtel Departure Removes More Illusions
The decision of the giant engineering company Bechtel to withdraw from Iraq has left many Iraqis feeling betrayed. In its departure they see the end of remaining hopes for the reconstruction of Iraq.IRAQ: Protecting Neither Facilities nor People
The Facilities Protection Service (FPS) created after the invasion of Iraq in 2003 has become the principal set of death squads in Iraq, senior leaders say.IRAQ: Saddam Verdict Could Tear Iraqis Apart
The death sentence for former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein could deepen a divide that threatens to tear Iraqis apart. The signs on the street are dangerous already.IRAQ: Saddam Verdict Could Tear Iraqis Apart
The death sentence for former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein could deepen a divide that threatens to tear Iraqis apart.IRAQ: U.S. Military Adopts Desperate Tactics
Increased violence is being countered by harsh new measures across the Sunni-dominated al-Anabar province west of Baghdad, residents say.IRAQ: U.S. Military Adopts Desperate Tactics
Increased violence is being countered by harsh new measures across the Sunni-dominated al-Anabar province west of Baghdad, residents say.IRAQ: Government Death Squads Ravaging Baghdad
Death squads from the Ministry of Interior posing as Iraqi police are killing more people than ever in the capital, emerging evidence shows.IRAQ: Govt. Death Squads Ravaging Baghdad
Death squads from the Ministry of Interior posing as Iraqi police are killing more people than ever in the capital, emerging evidence shows.IRAQ: Resistance Growing Up at School
The bomb went off just outside the school as the IPS correspondent stood speaking to children and teachers within.IRAQ: Resistance Growing Up at School
The bomb went off just outside the school as the IPS correspondent stood speaking to children and teachers within.IRAQ: An Unknown City Erupts
The little known city of Baquba is emerging as one of the hotbeds of resistance in Iraq, with clashes breaking out every day.IRAQ: New Militias Push Govt Back Further
Reports of the setting up of U.S.-backed Sunni militias have brought new uncertainty to deepening chaos within Iraq.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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