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groups champing at the bit to claim role in Cia blast 

By Alissa J. Rubin

The New York Times

KABUL

Both Afghan and Pakistani Taliban groups claimed responsibility for...

kurds, sunnis both could try to fill presidency 

By Alissa J. Rubin

The New York Times

BAGHDAD

With the announcement that he would not seek a second term,...

War is affecting Iraqis' mental health 

By Alissa J. Rubin

The New York Times

BAGHDAD

Only when the guns fall silent does the extent of damage become...

Clash intensifies between Kurds, Iraqi leadership 

BAGHDAD -- A power struggle between Iraq's prime minister and the Kurdish regional government intensified Wednesday when Prime Minister Nouri Kamal...

Iraq lawmakers OK pact for U.S. withdrawal 

BAGHDAD -- With a substantial majority, the Iraqi parliament ratified on Thursday a sweeping security agreement that sets the course for an end to...

Iraqi parliament puts off vote on security deal 

By Alissa J. Rubin

The New York Times

BAGHDAD

Iraq's Parliament has delayed by at least 24 hours a vote on a...

Iraq intensifies security-pact talks 

BAGHDAD -- Intensive last-minute negotiations were under way on Tuesday to corral votes in the Iraqi parliament for a security and strategic...

Iraq already sees sands shifting 

BAGHDAD -- Barack Obama's victory is already beginning to shift the political ground in Iraq and the region. Iraqi Shiite politicians are...

Iraq seeks changes to proposed pact 

By Alissa J. Rubin and Katherine Zoepf

The New York Times

BAGHDAD

In a sign of growing unease with the...

Ballet in Baghdad 

In a neighborhood of Baghdad often targeted by bombs and mortars stands Iraq's only ballet and music school. Although explosions sometimes...