In the central Iraqi city of Fallujah, the joy of pregnancy is overshadowed by dread. For many families, the anticipation of new life is replaced by the fear of what might be born into their arms.

In Fallujah, US troops are engaged in the battle Secretary Rumsfeld says will -tip- Iraqi opinion toward democracy once and for all. But while the US wants an Iraqi face on the action, Iraqi troops ...

The White House insists that -democracy is taking root- in Iraq and promises not to turn back from that effort. But yesterday-s ghastly episode in Fallujah raises challenging questions about how well ...

November doesn’t get the glamor. No summer offensives, no parades, no “campaign season” speeches. But history keeps handing it the receipts. When the weather turns, and daylight shrinks, armies either ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a rare interview to an Israeli outlet that isn’t staunchly supportive of him, rejecting accusations that he has extended the Gaza war for political reasons, and ...

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 11 January 2005 UNHCR is working with ...