Iraq vote tests nascent democracy - MSNBC BAGHDAD - Billed as a key test of Iraq's nascent democracy, Iraqis fear Sunday's parliamentary election will lead to a protracted period of uncertainty as the winners and losers try to cobble together a new government — even as American forces prepare 03-06-2010 by desmondchung Tags democracy, iraq, msnbc, tests, vote
26 killed in staggered blasts across Iraq
(AP) AP - Explosions killed at least 26 people across Iraq on Thursday, most of them Shiite pilgrims taking part in a holy mourning ceremony, authorities said, raising fears of further sectarian attacks at the approach of Shiite Islam's most solemn occasion. 12-24-2009 by gilliandobb Tags iraq, killed