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Lawmakers decry slaying of Sunni
June 14, 2009
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IRAQ
BAGHDAD - The government blamed Al Qaeda in Iraq yesterday for the killing of a prominent Sunni lawmaker, as political figures came together across sectarian lines in a show of solidarity against a return to violence. Sunni and Shi'ite lawmakers called the slaying of Harith al-Obeidi, the leader of the largest Sunni bloc in Parliament, an attack against moderation, as they took turns at the podium to call for a united front against terrorism. (AP)LEBANON
Hezbollah may not join new regime
BNECHEI - Hezbollah and its allies will not join a new Lebanese government unless they have veto power over its decisions, a leading Christian member of their alliance said yesterday. Suleiman Franjieh said that without veto power it would be better to stay in opposition than to join the new government, which is almost certain to be led by a rival US-backed coalition that won a parliamentary election last week. (Reuters)AFGHANISTAN
40 are running for presidency
KABUL - President Hamid Karzai and 40 other candidates will appear on the ballot for president this August. His strongest challengers in the Aug. 20 vote include former finance minister Ashraf Ghani and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah. Two women are among the 41 candidates. (AP)
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