News
- 03-02-04 Severest Assault in Iraq and Pakistan (Bloomberg.com)
"Bombers attacked Shiite Muslims in Iraq and Pakistan on a holy day, killing at least 184 people and wounding about 590 in a challenge to security in both countries. U.S. officials said a man they have described as an al-Qaeda associate, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, may be behind the Iraqi attacks." 3-04
- 03-05-04 Si'ites Block Interim Iraqi Constitution (ABC News)
"Last-minute objections by five leaders of Iraq's majority Shi'ites forced the postponement of Friday's signing of an interim constitution, threatening U.S. plans to hand sovereignty back to Iraqis on June 30."
"Political sources said the five dissenters were following the advice of Iraq's most revered Shi'ite leader, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, and were pushing for greater Shi'ite influence in a sovereign Iraq. That may put them on a collision course with Sunni Arabs and Kurds who also want their voices heard." 3-04
- 03-08-04 Iraq Has Interim Constitution (CNN News)
"Calling it a new beginning for their country, Iraqi Governing Council members Monday signed an interim constitution, laying the groundwork for future elections, a permanent constitution and eventually a return to self-rule." 3-04
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