Saturday, March 27, 2010

Iraq Election News Roundup -- March 27, 2010



Ayad Allawi's Bloc Wins Most Seats In Iraqi Parliamentary Elections -- Washington Post

BAGHDAD -- Nearly three weeks after Iraq's elections, the coalition of former prime minister Ayad Allawi emerged with the most seats in the parliament Friday but fell far short of a majority. The results signaled the start of another protracted phase of uncertainty for this country's fledgling political system.

Allawi's coalition won two seats more than that of his fiercest competitor, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Maliki refused to recognize the results and said he would challenge them in court.

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More News On Iraq's Election

Iraq's Allawi says open to all in coalition talks -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Iraq's Allawi in coalition talks after poll win -- Yahoo News/AFP
Iraq coalition talks 'open to all' - Iyad Allawi -- BBC
Upset Vote Reshapes Iraq -- Wall Street Journal
Challenger Allawi edges PM Maliki in Iraq election -- Christian Science Monitor
Allawi's Coalition Wins Most Seats in Iraqi Election -- Voice of America
Allawi wins Iraqi election; Maliki rejects results -- McClatchy News
Secular bloc wins most seats in Iraq -- L.A. Times
Secular challenger Allawi claims Iraq election win -- Washington Times
Secular challenger hails Iraq election victory -- AP
Allawi Victory in Iraq Sets Up Period of Uncertainty -- New York Times
Arab relief at Allawi win, hope for secular Iraq -- Reuters
Court Decision Before Iraq Vote May Complicate Result -- New York Times
Iraq Elections Too Close To Form A Government -- NPR
Allawi's Win -- The Daily Dish/The Atlantic

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