AP - Iraq's presidential council rejected a measure Wednesday setting up provincial elections, sending it back to parliament in the latest setback to U.S.-backed national reconciliation efforts.
Senior Sunni Awakening Leader Gunned Down
An unfortunate setback, but my guess is that somebody will fill Sheik Ibrahim al-Karbouli’s shoes quickly. Iraq is now starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel, and whoever...
FBI probe latest setback for beleaguered Detroit (AP)
AP - Auto industry cutbacks, double-digit unemployment and one of the nation's highest home foreclosure rates have left Detroit with a dreary economic future.
Iraqi leaders call for militias to disband (Reuters)
Reuters - Iraq's political leadership on Saturday called on all parties to disband their militias before provincial elections this year, an apparent attempt to isolate the populist Shi'ite...
Iraqis Pass Key Election Law
And I don’t use the word “key” lightly. Elections are the lifeblood of any democracy, and this piece of legislation was a big stumbling block to real progress. From Wash...
Iraqis clear way for provincial vote (AP)
AP - Under strong U.S. pressure, Iraq's presidential council signed off Wednesday on a measure paving the way for provincial elections by the fall, a major step toward easing sectarian rifts...
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