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War-Zone Pollsternew

Steven Moore set up shop in Baghdad as an opinion pollster and focus-group organizer in the chaotic environs of Iraq.

Sacramento News & Review | Sasha Abramsky | 05-06-2005 | International

Tags: international

Diplomatic Exchangenew

The Iraqi president's son visits to forge new connections.

Tucson Weekly | Jim Nintzel | 05-05-2005 | International

Tags: international

U.S. Troops Patrol Insurgency's Front Door in Mosulnew

For the past few months, the worst place in Iraq has been Mosul. Violent death is only part of the equation.

The Village Voice | David Axe | 05-03-2005 | International

Tags: discrimination, insurgents, rocket-propelled grenades. culture shock, suicide bombings

U.S. to Earth: Drop Deadnew

"Nature's wisdom" is on display at a world's fair in Japan. But Bush's America is not keen on nature, wants to run the world, and hates fairs.

Seattle Weekly | Knute Berger | 04-20-2005 | International

Tags: international

'I Punched Saddam in the Mouth'new

A St. Louis auto mechanic who worked as an Arabic interpreter for U.S. Special Forces in Iraq describes how he pulled Saddam Hussein from his spider hole. He has photos to back up his claim.

Riverfront Times | Chad Garrison | 04-18-2005 | International

Tags: civilian, contractor

Former Guerrillas in Kurdistan Dream of Nationhoodnew

While some Kurds dream of a pan-state Kurdistan that would unite all Kurds under one government, that's unlikely as long as both Iran and Turkey have all those tanks and helicopters, and as long as the U.S. has any say.

The Village Voice | David Axe | 04-13-2005 | International

Tags: Iraq, Baghdad Green Zone, Kurdish revolt, Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) chief Jalal Talabani, peshmerga

U.S. Troops Act As Dancing Ambassadors to Kurdistannew

Idaho National Guard members stationed in autonomous Kurdistan spend most days training the nascent Iraqi Army. Between training, they play ambassador to an adoring nation.

Boise Weekly | David Axe | 04-06-2005 | International

Tags: international

Feds Look to Deport Teenager Busted for Potnew

Upon returning from a trip to Europe, a computer flagged Ryan Furman, 18, because of a marijuana arrest three years earlier. The officers confiscated his green card and passport and told him he'd have to return to Atlanta in January for what's called a deferred inspection.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Steve Fennessy | 03-03-2005 | International

Tags: international

Oakland Band Attempts to Rock Libya's Casbahnew

Heavenly States set out to be the first American band to play Libya. And they wanted to learn what it was like to live there. One goal proved easier to reach than the other.

East Bay Express | Rob Harvilla | 03-02-2005 | International

Tags: international

Facing the Facenew

Up close, Victor Yushchenko is truly beautiful.

NOW Magazine | Albert Nerenberg | 01-14-2005 | International

Tags: leader, Ukrainian

When Aid's No Helpnew

Nations hit by the tsunami don't need only aid. They need fair trade and freedom from the World Trade Organization.

NOW Magazine | Wayne Roberts | 01-14-2005 | International

Tags: WTO

Grassroots Aid to Tsunami Victims Targets Unmet Needsnew

A Burmese spiritual leader is funneling small donations for tsunami victims to a Buddhist colleague in Sri Lanka. Their grassroots effort contrasts with George W. Bush's strategy of trading a trickle of relief for geopolitical gain.

North Bay Bohemian | Peter Byrne | 01-14-2005 | International