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Shia-Led Bloc Leads in Early Results

United Iraqi Alliance does predictably well in southern provinces, though the count is far from complete.

18 Nov 05

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

Growing Shia calls for their prime ministerial nominee to be replaced by a more moderate candidate.

18 Nov 05

Kurds build homes and make tools with remnants of weapons Saddam once used against them.

18 Nov 05

Outgoing prime minister is seen as a secular strongman who is well placed to tackle security problems.

18 Nov 05

Officials say there’s an urgent need to improve job prospects, in order to stave off instability.

18 Nov 05

Supporters of the Badr militia say it's a much-needed security force, but Sunnis allege it is part of the problem.

18 Nov 05

The threat of honour killings means most sex crimes go unreported in Iraq.

18 Nov 05

Residents of the town where Saddam Hussein ordered bloody reprisals in 1982 are glad to see their case taking centre stage in the war crimes case.

18 Nov 05

Porous frontier with Iran has proved a boon for Iraqi smugglers.

18 Nov 05

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