The bloc loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, pictured in January 2011, is calling for fresh Iraq elections. CNN
In Blow To Government, Sadr Followers Call For New Elections -- New York Times
BAGHDAD — A powerful political group led by the anti-American cleric Moktada al-Sadr called on Monday for Parliament to be dissolved and early elections to be held, the first open challenge to Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki from within his Shiite coalition in an escalating political crisis.
Leaders of Mr. Sadr’s faction said that scrapping the current government was the only way to steer Iraq out of the crisis, which has put Mr. Maliki, a Shiite, at odds with leaders representing the country’s Sunni minority and has quickly exploded since the withdrawal of American troops about a week ago.
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MIDDLE EAST
Al-Sadr's bloc calls for dissolution of Iraqi parliament.
Yemeni leader may be allowed into U.S. for medical care.
Iraq vice president raises prospect of fleeing country.
Arab monitors head to Syria, government kills 20. Syria violence flares as Arab League observers are due. Syria: tanks filmed roaming the streets of Homs.
Suicide bomber kills 7 at Baghdad checkpoint. Iraq attack kills up to seven.
Iraq and UN sign Iranian 'Camp Ashraf' exile deal.
Dysfunctional banking sector helps keep Iraq in economic shambles.
Hamas leader leaves on tour of Arab nations to seek support.
ASIA
Monitoring the dangerous Pakistani border.
Nearly 1,500 deaths from floods In Philippines.
Exclusive: Afghanistan sets ground rules for Taliban talks.
New signs of Kim’s ascendance as S. Koreans visit.
Kim Jong Il's son meets with SKoreans.
China, Japan urge stability on Korean peninsula. Japan asks China for help on North Korea. Japanese leader to Focus on N. Korea during visit to China.
China continues Christmas crackdown on activists as Chen Xi given 10 years in prison.
Opposition Pakistani politician draws huge Karachi crowd.
Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine 'in arson attack'.
AFRICA
Four dead in southern Ivory Coast clashes.
Coup thwarted in Guinea-Bissau.
Nigerians fear more church attacks after 39 killed.
Dozens killed as Nigerian Islamists bomb churches. Nigeria leaders rapped after Islamists attack churches. U.S. promises to help Nigeria find bombers who killed dozens on Christmas.
Egypt's military rulers study plan to speed up vote.
Darfur rebel leader killed in military offensive, says Sudan. Powerful Darfur rebel chief killed, Sudan says.
Libyans clash with former regime loyalists, 2 dead. Libya to include rebels in military from January.
Thousands protest in Casablanca for reforms.
EUROPE
Prince Philip making 'good progress' in hospital.
Putin rejects Gorbachev's call for him to quit.
Vladimir Putin's advisers dismiss Russian Christmas Eve protests.
Russian opposition activist sentenced to 10 more days of arrest on day of planned release.
Pope urges world peace, end to Syrian bloodshed in Christmas message.
Moldovan rebel region votes in Presidential run-off.
AMERICAS
U.S. stores hope "Mega Monday" led to brisk sales.
Mexico's cartels build own national radio system.
Angry former ATF chief blames subordinates for Fast and Furious.
Paraguay, stuck in siesta mode, awaits Lugo's exit.
Drug cartel’s security chief captured.
Brazil takes on an centuries-old foe: corruption.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Is Al Qaeda supporting Al Assad?
Boko Haram: the group behind the Nigerian attacks.
Iran denies US accusation of harboring Al-Qaida financier.
Al-Qaida leaders moving to Africa: Report.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
2012 economic outlook: What's in store for next year?
Yuan hits all-time high.
IMF's Lagarde warns global economy threatened.
Why India pulled the welcome mat for Wal-Mart.
Brazil economy overtakes UK, says CEBR.
Web gambling gets boost from Obama administration.Boom in Internet gambling ahead? US policy reversal clears the way.
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