Topic: Nouri al-Maliki
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Shiite and Sunni: What are the differences?
While the two sects share the same basic beliefs, differences in hierarchy and doctrine make Catholics and Protestants an apt comparison.
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Who's who in Iraq after the US exit?
The next year is probably going to be the most crucial for determining the future of Iraq since the US-led invasion of 2003. Here are a few of the major players.
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Syria's neighbors: How 5 border nations are reacting to Assad's crackdown
Lebanon has kept its distance from Syria throughout the uprising, but Syria's other neighbors have responded differently, providing a window into their regional influence and national interests.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/09
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Reporters on the Job
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Iraq parliament passes budget, signaling progress
The move came one day after the parliament's speaker threatened to dissolve the body for 'ineptitude.'
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Rift threatens U.S. antidote to Al Qaeda in Iraq
Growing divisions among pro-US Sunni tribal chiefs threatens to unravel American gains against Al Qaeda.
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Permanent U.S. bases in Iraq unlikely
A US-Iraq security pact won't set troop levels now, but it could set the stage for long-term strategy.
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Terrorism & Security
In Baghdad, Rice praises law reintegrating former BaathistsThe US supports a new law designed to allow some members of Saddam Hussein's party to return to government.
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With Rice in Baghdad, U.S. pushes Iraq to clear more 'benchmarks'
The Secretary of State paid a surprise visit Tuesday amid signs that political reconciliation is gaining some traction in Iraq.
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Iraq offensive: Clear out militants – and stay.
US, Iraqi operation in Diyala Province draws on a new counterinsurgency model.
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As violence ebbs, the next hurdle for Iraq is political progress
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has vowed to capitalize on security gains to revive the political process in the coming year.
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Terrorism & Security
Powerful car bomb in Turkey kills five and injures dozens with outlawed Kurdish Workers Party or PKK suspectedThe attack Thursday in Diyarbakir reinforces pressure on Turkish authorities to continue aerial bombing of PKK positions in northern Iraq. Fighting between the PKK and Turkish security forces threatens to destabilize Kurdish northern Iraq and make Iraqi political reconciliation more difficult.
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Opinion: Why U.S. strategy on Iran is crumbling
Gulf states no longer want to isolate Iran.
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Terrorism & Security
String of suicide bombings in IraqThe attacks, including the deadliest to hit Baghdad since August, came days after US military delivered an upbeat report on security in the country.
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