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Women's Rights Candidate Keen to Make Impact
Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.
5 Mar 10
Jaafari Gets Ayatollah's Approval
Former vice-president, who’s seen as a conservative, receives vote of confidence from top cleric in his bid for the premiership.
18 Nov 05
Sunni Opinion Over Talabani Divided
Sunni Arabs greet appointment of a Kurd as president with mixture of cautious optimism and concern.
18 Nov 05
Traditional Songs Acquire Nationalist Flavour
Women hear new versions of traditional songs protesting the American presence in their land.
22 Feb 05
Islamic Tribunal Wins Approval
An unofficial court imposes harsh sentences on Iraqis who work for the Americans and their allies.
22 Feb 05
Combat Training, Courtesy of Fallujah
Volunteers from the Sunni resistance stronghold are teaching Shia militants how to fight.
22 Feb 05
Mahdi Army Sees Divine Hand at Work
Shia militia talk of great birds and angels which protected them against Coalition military might.
22 Feb 05
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