World May 06

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Political Maneuvering, Coalition-Building Continue in Iraq

Since March 7 elections handed the ruling government a narrow defeat, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has announced a new Shiite coalition that gives it more seats than the secular coalition led by former premier Iyad Allawi but still four seats…

Jul 24

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Iraqi Prime Minister Denies Civil War

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki asserted Monday that, despite sectarian violence across the country that kills an average of 100 civilians per day, Iraq is not slipping into a civil war.