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Baghdad wild ones turn into uneasy riders

Joyriders are glum as killings by gunmen on motorcycles prompt authorities to confiscate their only means of transport

Iraq must rid itself of US troops, Iran says

Iran is trying to derail an agreement that would allow US and British troops to stay in Iraq after their mandate expires

Case Study: Denmark ‘has failed friends too’

Mohammad fled to Denmark with his family under protection from the Danish military, whom he had served for 18 months

Ministers unwilling to speak up for brave helpers

Only one out of 16 serving and former ministers who have visited Iraq was willing to comment on the plight of the interpreters

Iraqi who risked all for Britain is left to his fate

Interpreter employed by British Army for five years refused resettlement in Britain because he is deemed a 'security risk'

Most inspiring war speech ever? Not for the men...

Famous talk from Col Tim Collins left his men 'demoralised'

Two bombs explode in Baghdad

Five Iraqis injured in explosions that occurred shortly before the US Deputy Secretary of State gave press conference

US hands palace of Saddam back to Iraqis

Diplomats, military personnel and contractors moving to new embassy on banks of River Tigris leave former leader's home

Iraq: Battle for business begins

Fewer attacks have encouraged companies to explore opportunities in the country for the first time since the invasion

Iraq: Risky land of opportunity

A range of state-owned industries, from oil and gas to agriculture and steel, are opening up in the country like never before

Fighting insurgents in Baghdad, USA

The US army is using mock villages with Arabic actors and movie special effects to train for Iraq. Mark Harris steps into a firefight

Alleged top al-Qaeda figure killed in shoot out

News of Abu Rami's killing in a battle with coalition forces in Baghdad comes at the same time as Poland ends its mission in Iraq

Baghdad Eid ul-Fitr bombings kill up to 24

Two bombs exploded close to two mosques in Baghdad where Shia worshippers had gathered to celebrate the Muslim holiday

Families return to no-go areas of Baghdad

Families return to no-go areas of Baghdad to visit relatives over Muslim holiday after years of violence kept them away

Iraq surge militiamen in hunt for new paymasters

Up to 95 per cent of the 99,000 Sons of Iraq were involved in al-Qaeda but the US has now transferred them to Iraqi control