Rival Blocs Campaign in South Relative calm means people are ready to take part in the election, and parties and blocs now have to compete for their vote. 18 Nov 05
Sistani Openly Backs Shia Bloc Iraq’s most revered religious leader now officially supports the list made up of the country’s two top Shia parties. 18 Nov 05
Probe into Detention Camp Deaths Iraqi investigators look into an incident in which four detainees died when US troops opened fire on rioting prisoners. 18 Nov 05