Babil Police Strike at Militants
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Ballot Box Mix-Up
People in and around the northern city of Mosul say they’ve been unjustly deprived of their votes because of logistical errors.
A Pilgrim's Tale
Grandmother saw long walk to polling station as a religious duty.
Sunnis Allege Coercion
As turnout levels in Sunni areas remain unclear, some claim they were pressured to vote, others that they were told not to.
Post-Election Repairs for Schools
Pupils get extra holiday time as schools used as polling stations undergo repairs following shell damage.
Violence Erupts as Count Proceeds
Twelve army recruits killed when their bus is ambushed near Kirkuk.
Parties Eye Up Potential Partners
As post-election speculation takes hold, the big players – Shia and Kurds – consider their options, with cooperation seen as a better bet than confrontation.
Lawyers Set Constitutional Priorities
Legal experts in Iraq say the protection of minority rights and ensuring political freedoms should top the country’s constitutional agenda.
Probe into Detention Camp Deaths
Iraqi investigators look into an incident in which four detainees died when US troops opened fire on rioting prisoners.
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