Middle East

Pre-Election Gun Boom in Baghdad

Residents see troubled days ahead, and think it's time to keep their powder dry.

18 Nov 05

Despite the swelling number of attacks on polling stations, the election body believes it is ready for the big day.

18 Nov 05

Seven civilians and an Iraqi soldier die in car bombings, a roadside blast and crossfire.

18 Nov 05

By Dawood Salman in Ramadi (ICR No. 104, 28-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

By Zaineb Naji in Baghdad (ICR No. 104, 28-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

Parties campaigning in Iraqi Kurdistan are failing to win over cynical voters.

18 Nov 05

Shia rebels have put away their pistols to get involved in politics.

18 Nov 05

A controversial ruling by the interior ministry means militias must give up their guns until after the elections.

18 Nov 05

Another deadly day across Iraq as insurgents step up efforts to disrupt the election.

18 Nov 05

Iraq’s most revered religious leader now officially supports the list made up of the country’s two top Shia parties.

18 Nov 05

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