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Iraqi elections facing possible delay

The fate of Iraq's national elections hung in the balance Thursday as the nation's lawmakers failed to convene for an official session and adopt an election law, a move that could spark a delay in the upcoming vote.

Deadly bombings worst Iraq attack in two years

Twin car bombs exploded near three Iraqi government buildings Sunday in central Baghdad, killing at least 132 people. It was the deadliest attack in the country in more than two years.

Turkish envoy in mission to ease Iraq-Syria tensions

Turkey's top diplomat is shuttling between Baghdad and Damascus Monday, in an effort patch up differences between its two neighbors, Syria and Iraq.

Thousands in Iraq mourn loss of top Shiite leader

Tens of thousands converged Friday on the streets of Baghdad to pay final respects to one of Iraq's top Shiite leaders.

Mourning in Iran and Iraq for dead Shiite leader

A funeral procession for a senior Iraqi Shiite leader wound through the streets of Tehran, the Iranian capital, on Thursday.

Top Iraqi Shiite leader dies

One of Iraq's top Shiite leaders died Wednesday after a lengthy battle with lung cancer, a senior official with his office told CNN.

Iraq, Syria pull ambassadors as bombing suspects sought

Syria and Iraq each recalled their ambassadors from the other country Tuesday, after Baghdad demanded that Damascus hand over two suspects in last week's deadly bombings in the Iraqi capital.

New Iraqi political alliance excludes al-Maliki

Iraq's main Shiite parties Monday announced the formation of a new alliance that excludes the prime minister -- at least for now.

Iraq says ex-Baathist confesses to Finance Ministry attack

Iraqi officials Sunday released what they called a confession from a man identified as a former Baathist police official, who says he helped organize one of last week's attacks on government buildings in Baghdad.

Iraqi president not expected to seek re-election

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will likely not seek re-election once his term ends.

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