Could the Tribes Bring Peace to Iraq?

Iraq's tribes are the one hope of preventing outright civil war, argues Zaki Chehab. We must hope so because, as Olga Oliker demonstrates, the Iraqi army and police are far less prepared than numbers and coalition reports suggest. Mark Evans reports on the success of Afghanistan's largest development project, and argues that the battle for hearts and minds is being won. Closer to home, Noel Whiteside shows why pension reform is another raw deal for the Brits. Though the Stern Report backs carbon markets, Kevin Smith points out that it is legislation that is most effective at cutting emissions. Cracks in the DUP as Paisley commits the party to power-sharing — Clifford Smyth reports. Should TV come with a health warning? Martin Large argues that it should, and explains why.