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Maliki leads key Baghdad vote count
BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraqi premier Nuri al-Maliki's bid to retain his job gained steam on Saturday, as early results crucially put him ahead in Baghdad, while rival blocs began jostling over the formation of a government.
Nations:Iraq People:Jalal Talabani Source:(AFP)
2010-03-13
Turnout appears healthy in Iraq vote despite attacks
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - More than 55 percent of Iraqis voted in parliamentary election despite attempts by Sunni Islamist insurgents to disrupt the landmark vote with attacks that killed 38 people, officials said on Monday.
Nations:Iraq People:Jalal Talabani Source:(Reuters)
2010-03-08
Biden 'confident' Iraq election row will be resolved
BAGHDAD (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden said on Saturday he was confident Iraq's leaders would find a "just" solution to a bitter row that has seen hundreds of candidates banned from a March 7 general election.
Nations:Iraq People:Jalal Talabani Joseph Biden Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AFP)
2010-01-23
Obama calls new election law a milestone for Iraq
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama hailed the Iraqi parliament's passage Sunday of a much-delayed election law, declaring it a milestone as the Iraqi people take charge of their future.
Nations:Iraq People:Jalal Talabani Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-11-07
Iraqi Kurds look for change as they head to polls
SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq - Iraqis voting in Saturday's election in the self-ruled Kurdish north expressed hope it would shake up the entrenched regional government and help reduce long-standing tension with Baghdad over oil and land disputes that threaten the country's stability.
Nations:Iraq People:Jalal Talabani Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-07-25
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