Iraq's violent 'brain drain' called a threat to future
Killers target academics, professionals
WASHINGTON -- Dozens of Iraqi academics and their families have been attacked and killed by extremists in recent weeks in what human rights groups say is an effort to eliminate remaining intellectuals and skilled professionals -- and destroy whatever prospects might exist for establishing a functioning democratic society. (Full article: 890 words)
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