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Iraqis awaiting results of historic vote
Jubilant Iraqis sifted through ballots Monday, tallying the results of a vote that millions hoped would restore democracy for the first time in a half-century and lead to the departure of 150,000 American troops.

Bush calls the Iraqi election a success
President Bush called the Iraqi election a resounding success and promised that the United States will help Iraqis fight continuing insurgency as they build a democratic government.

Iraqi-Americans turn out for election
Wahab Murad, 43, flew in from Denver with his 20-year-old son, Dana, to cast absentee ballots in Iraq's first independent election in nearly 50 years. As in many polling places across America, the mood was upbeat as expatriates danced, sang and celebrated.

Iraq militant group says they downed plane
Britain's foreign minister said Monday that the downing of a C-130 military transport plane north of Baghdad, which reportedly killed about 10 servicemen, was the biggest single loss of British lives since the start of the Iraq war.

Jewish settlers protest Gaza pullout plan
Tens of thousands of Jewish settlers and their supporters protested outside parliament against Israel's planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank, saying Prime Minister Ariel Sharon does not have a mandate to dismantle settlements and must hold a national referendum.

Buildup of Iraqi security forces slowed
Iraq's security forces are still far from reaching U.S. goals in numbers and capabilities, but American military commanders insist they are gaining ground in training and equipping these units.

Kuwaiti police, Islamic militants clash
Kuwaiti police stormed a house of suspected terrorists on Monday, setting off a shootout that killed several people, police said. It was the second straight day of clashes with Islamic militants.

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Up to 15 dead in Iraq plane crash
Investigators are searching for clues to determine why an RAF Hercules crashed in central Iraq, killing up to 15 British troops. Ananova: War In Iraq

Blair: Election a blow to terrorism
Votes cast in Iraq's first democratic elections for half a century are being counted as officials estimated at least 60% of Iraqis defied militant violence to go to the polls. Ananova: War In Iraq

Results in Iraq election may take 10 days
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Preliminary results from Iraq's historic election could come as early as Monday, Iraqi officials said. But final results and an accurate estimate of turnout could take up to 10 days. Fresno Bee: Iraq


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U.N. hails Iraq election
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has hailed Iraq's election as a success, urging national reconciliation and pledging help during political transition. [in The US News] The US News: Iraq News

Iraq, NKorea top talks agenda
Iraq and North Korea will be high on the agenda in talks between Japanese government leaders and a senior official of the US National Security Council, Michael Green. [in The World News] The US News: Iraq News

U.S. Marine Killed in Combat West Iraq
Print this story. A U.S. Marine was killed in combat in Iraq's western Anbar province, the U.S. military said Monday.The Marine, assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, was killed while t... [in Tuscaloosa News] The US News: Iraq News

Baghdad bombing doesn't stop voters
Her companion on the walk to the polls, Taiyma Jamal, 26, said the turnout represented a vote against the insurgency. "People want to be free," she said.Nawar Khadim Ahmed had gone home after seeing t... [in MSNBC] The US News: Iraq News

Local Group Travels to Cast Iraq Ballots
By Lauren Lee Some local Iraqis drove the hundred miles from Freeport to Rosemont to do something they've never done before -- check a box next to a name that wasn't Saddam Hussein. They came ... [in WTVO] The US News: Iraq News

Recent Elections in the Mideast Before the Sunday Vote in Iraq
Recent elections held in the Middle East before Sunday's vote in Iraq. - ALGERIA, April 8, 2004: President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is re-elected in a landslide vote to a second term. It was the third ... [in Tampa Bay Online] The US News: Iraq News

Iraqis Defy Threats to Vote for Assembly
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis embraced democracy in large numbers Sunday, standing in long lines to vote in defiance of mortar attacks, suicide bombers and boycott [in Wyoming News] The US News: Iraq News

Violence-weary Iraqis await poll results
I don't want terrorists to kill other Iraqis like they tried to kill me.". Bush said the election showed Iraqis refused to be intimidated. [in Swissinfo] The US News: Iraq News

Marine in Hawaii Honors Iraq Crash Victims
Marine Lance Cpl. Buck Gates, of State College, Pa., a member of the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, the same company of the 27 Hawaii-based servicemen who were killed last week in a helicopter cr... [in Tuscaloosa News] The US News: Iraq News

Annan offers UN help to new Iraq assembly
UNITED NATIONS - Secretary-General Kofi Annan congratulated Iraqis on their election on Sunday and offered UN help in future votes and the writing of a constitution. [in Business Times] The US News: Iraq News

Key Steps in Iraq's Political Process
Iraq's elections Sunday merely began a process intended to transform the country into a democracy. The tally of the votes is only the first of several steps to come: [in Herald Sun] The US News: Iraq News

British Military Plane Crashes North of Baghdad, at Least 10 Dead
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - A British C-130 military transport plane crashed Sunday north of Baghdad, scattering wreckage over a large area, officials said. At least 10 troops were killed, Britain's Press As... [in Tampa Bay Online] The US News: Iraq News

Iraq Minister: Allies May Leave in 18 Mos.
web sites )'s interior minister told British television Sunday he expected U.S. and other foreign forces to leave his country within 18 months. [in Yahoo] The US News: Iraq News

Voter Turnout in Iraq Reflects an Electorate Eager to Grasp Democracy, U.S. Pollsters Say
WASHINGTON (AP) - Even with widespread violence in Iraq, voters there showed a passion for democracy by apparently turning out in numbers comparable to a typical election in the United States. Iraq... [in Tampa Bay Online] The US News: Iraq News

Quotes on the Iraqi Elections
"The irony is the Arab regimes, who criticize the gaps in the (Iraqi) elections and demand they be honest and transparent leading to full democracy for all Iraqis, are themselves banning such ele... [in Herald Sun] The US News: Iraq News

Iraqi Christian Voters Hope for Security
"We want a strong government and I hope that Iraq will soon be a secure place. We came here to defy the terrorists." Shamoun, his wife and dozens of other Chri... [in Yahoo] The US News: Iraq News

Australia relocates its staff in Baghdad due to security concerns
Last Updated 31/01/2005, 13:27:58 Australian diplomatic staff in Baghdad have been moved to a coalition military camp after a series of attacks by insurgents, and won't have a permanent base in Iraq ... [in Radio Australia] The US News: Iraq News


Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Visit SiteWorld Leaders Welcome High Turnout in Iraq
Many world leaders praised Iraqis on Monday for their courage in defying insurgent intimidation to vote, hailing the weekend election as a step on the road to stable government and victory over terror. Yahoo! News: War with Iraq

World leaders hail Iraq vote as key to restoring sovereignty
Messages of support poured in from around the world after Iraqis voted in a landmark election hailed by both supporters and opponents of the US-led war as a key step towards restoring Iraqi sovereignty. Yahoo! News: War with Iraq


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Bush Praises Iraqis for Successful Election
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2005 — President Bush today praised Iraqis for their courage and commitment in the face of threats and violence, which made elections possible throughout their country. "In great numbers, and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy. Story

Iraqis Turn Overwhelmingly to Democracy
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. 30, 2005—Today, the Iraqi people let it be known they understand and value democracy. With voting complete, members of the Independent Electoral Commission for Iraq said the response exceeded their dreams. "We exercised for the first time a real democratic act in this great land of ours," said Commission Member Safoit al-Rasheed. Story

Votes Prove Stronger Than Bullets in Elections
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. 30, 2005—"Iraqis have proved today that the strength of their votes are more powerful than the strength or the effects of bullets or terrorism," said interim Iraqi Vice President Ibrahim Jafari. Story

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2005 — As Iraqis headed to the polls, most for the first time in a democratic election, the process progressed better than expected, the newly confirmed top U.S. diplomat said today. "What we're seeing here, I think, is the emergence of an Iraqi voice for freedom," Condoleezza Rice told George Stephanopoulos on the ABC News' "This Week." Story

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