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Iraqi ElectionsCivil War Is Possible
What will the parliamentary elections in Iraq on 30 January bring and what does the political future of the country hold? According to the Iraq expert Ferhad Ibrahim, whatever happens, the violence is unlikely to end soon.
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Iraqi Elections
Female Candidates Target of Violence
Although the interim constitution has guaranteed Iraqi women 25 per cent of the seats in the national assembly, many of the female candidates still keep in hiding for fear of violence from religious fundamentalists. Disha Uppal reports
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Iraqi Elections
Voting for the Country's Future from Abroad
Iraqis abroad believe Sunday's election will bring change and security, even if it takes some time. They're planning to match their words with votes, and officials expect at least 26,000 to cast a ballot in Germany. By Andreas Tzortzis
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Iran's Nuclear Program
Playing With Fire
Long believed to be developing a nuclear program, Iran is held in high suspicion not only by the US, but also by Israel. Peter Philipp asks whether Germany's calls for a negotiated settlement are in vain.
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Radical Islamism in Algeria
The Men Who Benefited from the Civil War
While most of the armed Islamist groups in Algeria have been crushed, an amnesty has guaranteed many penitents exemption from punishment. But these laws have not been well received by all parts of the Algerian population. Bernhard Schmid reports
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Private Investment in Afghanistan
"Afghans Are Traders, Not Producers"
Although investment in Afghanistan is growing slowly but steadily, international development cooperation is not doing enough to support the private sector. An interview with Stephan Kinnemann, advisor to the Afghan government on economic matters
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Islamists in Tajikistan
Fragile Peace Teetering on the Brink
Tajikistan is facing economic collapse. While the powers that be are still mourning the passing of the Soviet Union, the Islamist resistance in the Fergana Valley continues to grow. Tobias Asmuth reports
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Exile Voting
Germany Sets up Voting Stations for Iraqis
With just over two weeks to go before elections in Iraq, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced plans to allow expatriate Iraqis to vote in fourteen countries around the world.
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Exile Voting
A Democratic Dream for Germany's Iraqis
Despite continuing violence in their home country, expatriate Iraqis have begun signing up for their first democratic poll amid tight security. Hope for a better future is spurring voter registration across Germany.
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Peace Deal for Sudan
Not Much More Than Ink on Paper?
Last Sunday the Sudanese Vice President and the leader of the Sudan signed a peace agreement that should officially put an end to the longest civil war in African history. But can this agreement actually bring peace? Ahmad Hissou comments
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Tsunami in Asia
Where is the Muslim Support?
While one of the worst tsunamis ever recorded has unleashed an unprecedented willingness to donate money and save lives in many parts of the world, the community of Islamic states has been conspicuous in its restraint, criticises Khaled Hroub.
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Palestinian Presidential Election
A Vote for Peaceful Struggle
Mahmoud Abbas has been declared the winner of the Palestinian presidential election, with over 62 percent of the votes. But he will need a lot of support now if there is to be a fresh start in relations with Israel. By Peter Philipp
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