Prime minister's coalition makes a strong showing in Iraqi elections, but no single bloc dominates

Iraqi election officials have announced preliminary results for Iraq’s parliamentary elections, showing traditional powers ...
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Despite promises, returns from notorious Syrian camp remain rare

Only a few hundred Syrians have been able to return to government-run territory since a new deal six months ago.

Briar makes history as first Kurdish-American elected to office with Bellevue council win

Longtime Bellevue Councilmember and former mayor Conrad Lee has lost his re-election bid after more than three decades in ...

After elections, Iraq walks a tightrope between US ties and Iran’s control

These are the sixth elections since the US invasion of Iraq in 2006. This is an important moment for Iraq. A total of 329 seats were up for election. Turnout was estimated at 55 percent. More than ...