Approval of the charter in the referendum, which would open the way for Iraq to be remade as a loose federation under expanded religious authority, appeared almost certain despite strong Sunni opposition. -
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Steve Fainaru and Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
Sunni Bombs and Guards Greet Iraq Vote
Approval of the charter in the referendum, which would open the way for Iraq to be remade as a loose federation under expanded religious authority, appeared almost certain despite strong Sunni opposition.-
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Steve Fainaru and Ghaith Abdul-Ahad