Sectarianism rears its head but Iraq deal with Kurdish leaders would be impressive new accord
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Iraqi Shiites and Kurds Close to Political Deal
Tensions between Baghdad based government of Iraqi Shiites and Kurds threaten Iraq stability
Iraq PM Makes Move to Support Minority Sunnis
Iraq Prime Minister Maliki looks to reinstate disbanded army officers and move to support minority Sunnis rights
Syria Civil War Risks Spreading to Neighboring Countries
Syria civil war risks further spreading as International Peace Brahimi envoy warns ]clashes could set region ‘ablaze’ as violence soars on several borders
Kurdish Population Faces New Challenges During Civil War
Conflicts With Kurdish Population in Neighboring Countries Make Politics Highly Unstable
Angelina Jolie Visits Syria Refugees in Iraq
Violence Rages as Angelina Jolie Visits Syria Refugees to Continue Tour to Support Refugees
Iraq May Delay Elections in Dangerous Setback For Democracy
Political Deadlock Between Sectarian Parties Could Derail Democracy as Iraq May Delay Elections
Native American Voters Ignored Completely as Usual
Sidelined by Politicians and Expecting Little Benefit From Elections, Native American Voters Ignored Again
Baghdad, City of Misery: The Remains After America’s Adventure
Baghdad Has a Longer History But a Ruined Modern City of Misery
July was Iraq’s Deadliest Month in Two Years
Deadliest Month: 325 people were killed in Iraq in July, the deadliest month in two years.