holy shiite-- Iraq Shiites Win, but Must Form Coalition

[soothsayer]

http://apnews1.iwon.com//article/20060120/D8F8HFO85.html?PG=home&SEC=news

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - An alliance of Shiite religious parties won the most seats in Iraq's new parliament but not enough to rule without coalition partners, the election commission said Friday. Sunni Arabs gained seats over previous balloting.


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U.S. officials here had said privately they hoped only that religious Shiites would win fewer seats to curb their power somewhat, and that more-moderate Sunnis candidates like Adnan al-Dulaimi would fare better than hard-liners - which was the case.

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[Deep13]

1. Hurray! Shiite theocracy is on the march!