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BAGHDAD – As preparations are in full swing for Iraq’s parliamentary polls on Sunday, March 7, Iraqis are charging batteries to cast ballot the elections, seen as a test for reconciliation in the war-torn country. “It is a moment of democracy and we cannot stay home without sharing our participation,” Feiraz Rabia’a told IslamOnline.net. “In a...
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MOSUL – A spike in violence against the Christian community in northern Iraq is leading many of their candidates to consider dropping plans to contest the March 7 general elections. Related coverage from IslamOnline.net Mosul’s Fleeing Christians Iraq Muslims for Minorities Candidates Iraqi Women Face Hard Time Campaigning Ban Clouds Iraq Vote Legitimacy To Ban or...
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BAGHDAD — Two weeks before the general polls, Iraqi women candidates are facing hard times to campaign and promote their programs, especially in view of a new bout of violence that followed the disqualification of hundreds of candidates. "The tension is serious and with few days before elections, my supporters are even afraid to...
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"Obama has made clear that US officials, responsible for the illegal war in Iraq and the torture, assassinations and illegal detentions will not be prosecuted" Related coverage: Obama Presidency… Palestinians Disillusioned BAGHDAD – A year ago, Ibraheem Rabia was one of millions of Iraqis who celebrated Barack Obama’s election as president of the United States,...
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Related story on Islamonline.net: A Return to Single-Sexed Classes? See also:  Gorilla’s Guides » Blog Archive » الخميس, 12 نوفمبر 2009 (Arabic Text) BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government is planning to separate boys and girls in schools, a decision that is generating debate about how far it can help in the country’s development. "We aren’t forcing gender...
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BAGHDAD – The Iraqi government’s plan to offer cash rewards for information that leads to preventing bomb attacks has fuelled fears among many that innocent people might be framed just for the money. "The announcement was done without specific details so anyone could frame a person or place even without evidence," Moussa Kalil al-Jumairi, a...
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CAIRO – In a major turnaround, the US is reaching out loyalists of young, influential Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr, a long-time foe, to reach a political deal before time for its troop drawdown from the oil-rich country. "Yes, the Americans tried to talk to me and other Sadrists several times," Qusay al-Suhail, a top Sadrist...
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BAGHDAD – Many of the women serving in the Iraqi police forces complain about discrimination in work assignments and even colleague treatment. "Women were always marginalised in Iraq and despite dozens of activists working to change this matter, at the end of the day everything will return to what it was before," Rula Waleed Abdel-Kader,...
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BASRA – The government’s decision to backtrack on banning alcohol sale and consumption in Basra drew mixed reactions from people in the southern city. "I don’t agree with the lifting after everything was smoothly working," shopkeeper Ahmed Obeidi, 43, told IslamOnline.net. "Drinking alcohol is common in western countries but not in Muslim ones. "It is true that...
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BAGHDAD – While Christians worldwide are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Iraqi Christians are too afraid to be in a festive mood. "I wish we were able to have Christmas and New Year under a safe environment and have the right to behave according to what our religion says," Pablo Kammar Salid, 43, told IslamOnline.net....
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