By Leila Fadel, Washington Post

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Al Sadr bloc decides to back Al Maliki, aides say

Support by Shiite cleric could help end seven-month political limbo in Iraq

AFP

Iraq sets record for longest deadlock

Country takes dubious distinction from The Netherlands as Al Sadr agrees to throw his support behind Al Maliki

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Sadrists threaten Kurds' influence

Previously driven underground, radical cleric's group shifts focus as it stages comeback

Syrians fear chaos as protests escalate

Al Assad is facing the most serious test of his 11-year presidency after deadly crackdown

Reuters

Salafist vote could prove decisive

Al Nour backs progressive Islamist after disqualification of preferred candidate

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