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The top U.N. envoy in Iraq warned Monday that it will take 'a Herculean task' to ensure that the country's national election in January meets basic standards. Ad Melkert told... More »
570News - Nov. 16, 2009
Kurds threaten Iraq election boycott
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraq's Kurds Tuesday threatened to boycott national elections scheduled for next January, casting further shadows over a vote seen as a key landmark in... More »
CNN - Nov. 17, 2009
No shortcuts in Iraq, U.N. envoy says
The United Nations must hold to its commitments in Iraq as insurgents and political turmoil threaten national stability, the top U.N. envoy to Iraq said. Ad Melkert, the U.N.... More »
UPI - Nov. 17, 2009
Kurdish, Sunni threats put Iraqi elections in peril
Baghdad - Threats from Kurdish and Sunni Arab politicians to withdraw support for the country's new election law have once again thrown into question whether a vote will take... More »
Earthtimes.org - Nov. 17, 2009
Iraqi official's threat puts vote in question
BAGHDAD - Iraq's Sunni Arab vice president threatened yesterday to veto the country's election law unless changes are made giving Iraqis living abroad more guaranteed seats... More »
Philly.com - Nov. 16, 2009
UN welcomes Iraq's decision to hold elections
The UN Security Council welcomed on Monday the Iraqi parliament's decision to amend the country's electoral law, which would allow the polls to take place in January 2010.... More »
People's Daily Online - Nov. 16, 2009
With crucial elections ahead, UN must commit to Iraq for...
Increases the bookmark With upcoming Iraqi elections marking a crucial step on the road to stability, the United Nations must redouble its long-term commitment to a country... More »
People's Daily Online - Nov. 16, 2009
Iraq`s January vote placed in doubt by presidency
Sulaimaniyah: Iraq's general election in January was thrown into doubt on Monday when the war-torn country's presidential council demanded more clout be given to minorities... More »
ZeeNews.com - Nov. 16, 2009
Kurdish, Sunni demands may derail Iraqi elections
BAGHDAD Iraq's Kurds threatened Monday to boycott national elections, days after the country's Sunni vice president threatened to veto the newly passed election law needed to... More »
KansasCity.com - Nov. 17, 2009
Kurdish, Sunni threats put Iraqi elections in peril
Baghdad - Threats from Kurdish and Sunni Arab politicians to withdraw support for the country's new election law have once again thrown into question whether a vote will take... More »
Monsters and Critics - Nov. 17, 2009
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