Thursday, March 18, 2010

Iraq Election News Updates -- March 18, 2010

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and his main rival Ayad Allawi Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Iraqi Leader al-Maliki Reclaims Vote Lead -- Washington Times

Pulls ahead of rival Allawi.

BAGHDAD — The man who has led Iraq for the past four years is battling for his political survival just as U.S. troops are getting ready to pack up and go home.

With about 83 percent of the votes counted from parliamentary elections, it's not at all clear that Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will emerge the winner because a secular challenger is showing surprising strength. And a drawn-out battle of negotiations with rival coalitions is inevitable.

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More News On Iraq's Elections

Iraq PM back in the lead in vote count -- AP
Iraq PM back in lead in vote count -- Al Jazeera
Iraq election result hit by fresh delays -- The Guardian
Iraq's election panel to review data -- UPI
Iraq's Slow Vote Count Leads to Disputes -- Voice of America
Tight race and uncertain future for Iraq -- UPI
Iraq heading for 'disastrous' dead heat in elections -- The Telegraph
Iraqi election accentuates country's deep divides -- Washington Post
As Iraq Counts Votes, Winners and Losers Emerge -- The Atlantic

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