Muqtada al Sadr has returned home to play a central part in Iraqi politics and to oversee his movement's transition from a militia force to a powerful political group with 40 seats in Parliament. Read Article What does al Sadr's return mean for Iraq?
After nine months of political deadlock, Iraq may finally have a government but, in the highly sectarian compromise deal that seated the new administration, Iraqis see little cause for optimism. Read Article Iraqis wary of new 'unity' leadership
As Nouri al Maliki, Iraq's prime minister, mulls over whom to appoint in his next government, the radical Sadrist movement is well placed to win some influential positions. Read Article Sadrists wait for their government rewards
Newly-reappointed premier Nuri al Maliki faces task of repairing power-sharing pact following a dramatic walk-out by 60 MPs aligned with former leader Iyad Allawi. Read Article Cracks appear in Iraq power-sharing deal
The Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the Syrian president, Bashar Assad, expresses concern over Iraq¿s extended political crisis. Read Article Turkey and Syria unite over Iraq
After previous heartbreak, Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores game-winning goal in the 89th minute to lift his team to a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund and the Uefa Champions League title, writes Jonathan Wilson. Robben finally finds redemption
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A discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat will examine the art and photography of European artists travelling 'through the lights and images' of this region, writes Nick Leech
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