State of Emergency in Diyala
Police tighten up security as voting centre comes under fire just hours after its location is disclosed.
Parties in Full Swing in Babylon
By Yaseen Madhloom in Hillah (ICR No. 100, 25-Jan-05)
Shia Kurds Go it Alone
By Salam Jihad in Baghdad (ICR No. 100, 25-Jan-05)
Diyala Police in Election Crackdown
By Aqil Jabbar in Baaqubah (ICR No. 100, 25-Jan-05)
Zarqawi Tape Adds to Jitters in Baghdad
Residents say they feel personally threatened by the militant leader's call for a boycott.
Kurdish Parties Team Up in Kirkuk
New alliance aims to overcome disagreements about returnees' right to vote in one of Iraq's more controversial local elections.
Tribal Chiefs Weigh Voting Options
In a province south of Baghdad, the voices of Arab tribal leaders count, and they are making diverse and sometimes surprising choices.
Surprise Message for Karbala Voters
Someone sneaked a partisan message favouring the main Shia bloc onto voter education leaflets.
Police and Polling Stations Attacked
Insurgents kill five policemen in attacks around the country.
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