| Is Iraq Returning to Its Secular Roots The results from the general elections indicate that the sectarian equation brought about in the aftermath of the occupation of Baghdad may no longer hold. We have seen Iraqis rallying behind groups which puts national interests above sectarianism.  Protracted Iraq Vote Count Sparks Cries of Fraud Electoral officials say that software problems have delayed the count for this month's general election but some politicians are now alleging fraud. Iraq PM's Bloc Set to Be Biggest Nationally Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's bloc looked likely to form parliament's single largest grouping Tuesday, after results showed the incumbent had strengthened his hold on key Baghdad province. News Wizard |