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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.

U.S.-Iraq deal would whittle troops' immunity

U.S. troops or contractors who commit "major and premeditated murders" in Iraq while off-duty and outside U.S. facilities would fall under Iraqi jurisdiction, according to a copy of a draft U.S.-Iraq agreement obtained by CNN.

Proposed Iraqi law could blunt anti-U.S. cleric's power

A proposed election law could hurt the popular political movement of anti-American Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr -- whose Mehdi Army militia followers have been battling U.S. and Iraqi troops in Baghdad's Sadr City.

Iran denies militia backing in Iraq

An Iraqi delegation that arrived in Tehran on Wednesday confronted Iranian officials with "evidence" that Iran is smuggling weapons and explosive devices into Iraq and training Iraqi militants, charges that the Iranians vehemently denied, an Iraqi politician said Saturday.

New Iraqi political alliance hits snag

The creation of a moderate political alliance in Iraq appeared to have made no progress Friday and was further complicated by the Shiite leadership claims that radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr must not be excluded.

Shiite leaders seek unified front to battle violence

The powerful Shiite-led political bloc in Iraq's Parliament will meet with the country's lead ayatollah and the anti-U.S. cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to promote Shiite unity and persuade al-Sadr followers to rejoin the government, a member of the Alliance said.

Iraqi PM-designate: U.S. could start pullout in 18 months

The Shiite Muslim politician tapped as Iraq's prime minister said Monday that he thinks U.S. troops could begin withdrawing in 18 months or less if his country's security forces get up to speed.

Iraqis pick new PM nominee in bid to break impasse

Iraq's Shiite coalition agreed Friday to nominate a new candidate to replace interim Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari, a move that could jump-start the nation's stalled political process, two members of a top Shiite party said.

Iraqi interim PM tells party he'd step down

Facing mounting pressure to bow out, Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said Thursday that he would step down if members of his Shiite bloc say they want a new candidate.

Iraq's parliament to convene Thursday

Iraq's parliament will convene Thursday, a government spokesman in Baghdad said Wednesday, in an effort to come to some agreement on the make-up of the government.

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.

U.S.-Iraq deal would whittle troops' immunity

Proposed Iraqi law could blunt anti-U.S. cleric's power

Iran denies militia backing in Iraq

New Iraqi political alliance hits snag

Shiite leaders seek unified front to battle violence

Iraqi PM-designate: U.S. could start pullout in 18 months

The Shiite Muslim politician tapped as Iraq's prime minister said Monday that he thinks U.S. troops could begin withdrawing in 18 months or less if his country's security forces get up to speed.

Iraqis pick new PM nominee in bid to break impasse

Iraqi interim PM tells party he'd step down

Facing mounting pressure to bow out, Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said Thursday that he would step down if members of his Shiite bloc say they want a new candidate.

Iraq's parliament to convene Thursday

Iraq's parliament will convene Thursday, a government spokesman in Baghdad said Wednesday, in an effort to come to some agreement on the make-up of the government.

Bombs kill 4 on Iraq's 'Freedom Day'

On the third anniversary of the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, Iraqi authorities found the bodies of five men who appeared to be the latest victims of sectarian violence, and four civilians died in insurgent bomb blasts.

Death toll from mosque attack rises to 81

Shiite mourners carrying dozens of coffins filled Baghdad's streets Saturday, as families buried victims of the massive suicide bomb attack at a Shiite mosque a day earlier.

Three blasts kill 74 at Baghdad mosque

Three suicide bombers -- two of whom were disguised as Shiite women -- struck a Baghdad mosque affiliated with a major Shiite political party Friday, killing at least 74 people, according to the Iraqi Health Ministry.

Iraqi parliament: 30 minutes and out

Three months after its members were elected, Iraq's parliament met briefly Thursday, but a major stumbling block to the creation of a national unity government remains for the legislative body.

Iraqi prime minister won't give up seat easily

It was the same room I'd waited in for Ibrahim al-Jaafari shortly before he was announced interim prime minister a little over a year ago. It was a large semicircular book-lined office set out with sumptuous gold covered armchairs and settees.

Iraqi PM al-Jaafari: I am 'people's choice'

Iraq's prime minister said Monday that he has the support of the Iraqi public and gave no indication that he would step aside despite strong opposition from some Iraqi political parties.

Iraqi leader orders parliament to meet March 19

As violence across Iraq claimed at least 15 lives Friday, President Jalal Talabani issued an official statement for the new parliament to hold its first session on March 19.

Arduous task ahead for Iraqi parliament

Iraq's new parliament, faced with the difficult task of selecting the nation's leaders, will hold its first session this weekend, President Jalal Talabani said Monday.

Insurgents kill 2 in Baghdad bomb attacks

Insurgents killed two civilians and wounded 15 others with homemade bombs, one strapped to a bicycle, Iraqi Emergency Police said on Sunday.

Pressure on for Iraqis to form new government

With the release of certified results in last month's parliamentary elections, Iraqi officials face renewed pressure to form a new government amid a fresh outbreak of apparent sectarian violence Friday.

Iraq officials: Shiite-led alliance wins election

Iraq's most powerful Shiite Muslim alliance, led by religious parties, won the most seats but not a clear majority in the nation's first constitutional parliament, election officials said Friday.

International team to review Iraqi elections

An international team will review the work of Iraqi election officials, the International Mission for Iraqi Elections said Thursday.

Coalitions compete for Iraqi voters

The United Iraqi Alliance and Kurdish alliance -- the Shiite-led and Kurdish coalitions that prevailed in the January 30 elections -- are considered front-runners in Thursday's parliamentary elections.

Elections will alter political landscape

Iraqis started the year with a historic transitional assembly election. They voted for a constitution in October. And on Thursday they will cap their tumultuous year when many are expected vote for a full four-year parliament.

List of Iraqi Cabinet members approved

After three months of a political stalemate, Iraq's National Assembly approved a list of Cabinet members Thursday to form a new government.

Iraq's next fault line

The Bush administration has hailed the formation of a new Iraqi government as a major step toward bringing stability to the country.

Rice, Cheney press Iraqis to form government, U.S. officials say

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Vice President Dick Cheney have met with Iraqi leaders to accelerate formation of a new Iraqi government, two senior State Department officials and a Bush administration official said Monday.

Iraqi parliament speaker named

After weeks of political deadlock, Iraq's Transitional National Assembly on Sunday took a step towards forming a new Iraqi Government nine weeks after the country's historic elections, electing a Speaker and two deputies.

Iraq assembly chooses Sunni speaker

Iraq's transitional National Assembly moved toward forming a new government Sunday by electing a Sunni Muslim as speaker, and a Kurd and Shiite as deputy speakers.

Insurgents attack Abu Ghraib prison

At least 20 U.S. soldiers and 12 detainees were wounded when an estimated 40 to 60 insurgents attacked the infamous Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad on Saturday.

Iraq assembly meets amid blasts

Calling for democracy and freedom in the midst of insurgent attacks, the leaders of Iraq's interim government Wednesday challenged the country's new National Assembly to strive for "national unity."

Iraqi politicians reach tentative agreement

One day before the first meeting of Iraq's transitional National Assembly, representatives of major parties reached an agreement "in principle" on formation of a new government, officials said Tuesday.

U.S. military: At least 50 dead in Mosul

The U.S. military said Friday the latest reports indicate Thursday's suicide bombing in Mosul killed at least 50 Iraqi civilians and wounded nearly 80 others.

Shiites, Kurds agree on government's makeup

Iraqi Shiites and Kurds have agreed in principle on how to form a new government, officials said Thursday, but details of that agreement were not released.

Iraqi assembly to meet March 16

The newly elected Iraqi National Assembly is scheduled to have its first meeting March 16, political officials have told CNN.

Iraqi leaders wrangle for leadership post

One of the leading contenders for Iraq's prime minister post told reporters on Friday that he had picked up the backing of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the senior Shiite cleric in Iraq.

At least 16 Iraqi police killed in bombings

Bombers struck Iraqi police targets in a string of attacks Thursday that killed at least 16 police officers, including 12 in Tikrit, authorities said.

Allawi forms new bloc to vie for Iraqi prime ministry

In a sign that political jockeying for the job of Iraqi prime minister isn't over, Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi on Wednesday named a new coalition to challenge Ibrahim al-Jaafari for the post.

Ability to unify Iraq is Al-Jaafari's ace

With an endorsement from Iraqis who participated in last month's election, the Shiite-backed United Iraqi Alliance won the right to nominate the country's next prime minister.

Shiite coalition nominates al-Jaafari for prime minister

The United Iraqi Alliance, Iraq's main Shiite political coalition, has nominated Ibrahim al-Jaafari to be the country's next prime minister, a top political official has said.

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