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Standoff over, but the crisis continues
Najaf standoff ended
The BBC reports that a deal brokered by Ayatollah Ali Sistani has resulted in militants leaving the Imam Ali mosque.
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More news from Najaf
Omar relays TV news from Iraq.
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Destruction. Death. Clashes in the streets.
Omar has an update from Baghdad.
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Imam Ali shrine secured
IRAQ THE MODEL has news on the situation in Najaf.
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This week’s Carnival of the Liberated
Iraqi bloggers sound off about the handling of Sadr and his militia.
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On the brink?
Or just another delay tactic?
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Najaf standoff continues
The BBC reports that the Iraqi delegation sent to end the standoff in Najaf has failed to accomplish its goal.
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Armed militias and Iraq
Omar relates the words of Hussain Al-Sadr, a moderate cleric and cousin of Muqtada Al-Sadr: “In his words, Hussain stressed that there’s no place for armed militias in the new Iraq but there’s always a chance for everyone to participate in the political process.”
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