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Signs of reconciliation as Sunnis rejoin cabinet

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Jul 20, 2008
        

In a shift toward political reconciliation and away from sectarianism, Iraq's largest Sunni bloc ended a nearly yearlong boycott Saturday and rejoined the cabinet, retaking six ministry spots. Until now, some Iraqis questioned...

                   

Sunnis rejoin Iraqi government, raising reconciliation hopes

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Jul 20, 2008
        

By Nancy A. Youssef | McClatchy Newspapers BAGHDAD — In a shift toward political reconciliation and away from sectarianism, Iraq's largest Sunni bloc ended a nearly yearlong boycott Saturday and rejoined the cabinet, retaking...

                   

Iraqi Sunni bloc rejoins government in critical step to heal sectarian rifts

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Jul 20, 2008
        

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA , Associated Press BAGHDAD - Iraq's largest Sunni Arab political bloc returned to the government fold Saturday after calling off a nearly one-year boycott of the Shiite-dominated leadership — another...

                   

Sunni Bloc Rejoins Iraqi Government, Amid Reconciliation Hopes

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Jul 20, 2008
        

Washington Post Foreign Service BAGHDAD, July 19 -- Iraq's largest Sunni political bloc rejoined the government Saturday after a nearly year-long boycott, a move that could help bridge the country's sectarian divide. The return...

                   
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Iraqi Sunni bloc rejoins government

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Jul 19, 2008
        

Obama backs support in meeting with Afghan leaders Iraqi refugees duped by smugglers promising Europe Iraqi Sunni bloc rejoins government Iraq's largest Sunni Arab political bloc returned to the government fold Saturday after...

                   

Iraqi Sunni bloc rejoins government

theglobeandmail.com
Jul 19, 2008
        

BAGHDAD — Iraq's largest Sunni Arab political bloc returned to the government fold Saturday after calling off a nearly one-year boycott of the Shia-dominated leadership – another critical stride toward healing sectarian rifts....

Sunnis rejoin Iraqi government

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Jul 19, 2008
        

Reuters/NY Times:Iraq's main Sunni Arab bloc rejoined the Shi'ite-led government on Saturday in a breakthrough for national reconciliation after parliament approved its candidates for several vacant ministerial posts.Getting...

On Political Progress In Iraq And The Destruction Of Yet Another Meme

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Jul 19, 2008
        

Remaining arguments against the proposition that the surge and the counterinsurgency strategy implemented in Iraq have been successful revolve around the contention that there has been no political reconciliation in the...

                   
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Iraqi Sunni Bloc Rejoins Government

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Jul 19, 2008
        

Sunni Arab Bloc Calls Off Nearly 1-Year Boycott Of Shiite-Dominated Leadership Children play soccer on a street in Baghdad's Fadhil neighborhood, Iraq, July 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) (AP) Iraq's largest Sunni Arab...

Iraq's Main Sunni Bloc Ends Boycott of Government

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Jul 19, 2008
        

Iraq's main Sunni bloc has ended an almost year-long boycott of the country's Shi'ite-led government, a major step toward political reconciliation. The bloc, known as the Iraqi Accordance Front, agreed to return after...