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Saddam Hussein was hanged Dec. 30, 2006, after an Iraqi tribunal found him guilty of crimes against humanity. Get background, photos and video about Hussein's rise to power and ultimate fall. Web Q&A: Transcript
Washington Post assistant managing editor Rajiv Chandrasekaran was online to discuss his new book, Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone, and to answer your questions. Read a transcript.* Chandrasekaran's Bio and Article Archive Iraq's Rising Power
Radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's organization of social, religious, political and military programs have become the strongest force in Iraq after the United States, whose presence they vehemently oppose. A Neighborhood Divided
Sectarian violence in Baghdad has encroached into the city's Tobji neighborhood, where Sunnis and Shiites lived for decades side by side in peace. U.S. Fatalities
Portraits of U.S. service members who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. Search for soldiers by state or territory, city, age, date or branch of service and see them plotted on a map. Transition in Iraq
Iraq installs its first permanent and freely elected legislature in decades. 
May 2004: Inside Abu Ghraib Photo GalleryImages obtained by The Washington Post reveal more about the treatment of Iraqi prisoners. Exclusive VideoVideo excerpt obtained by The Washington Post and edited for posting depicts prison abuse. DocumentsOfficial sworn statements from Iraqi detainees in Abu Ghraib describe their experiences. |
The March 2003 military invasion of Iraq was "legal but of questionable legitimacy" because the U.N. Security Council had not voted to support it, a former top British diplomat said last week at a parliamentary inquiry examining Britain's role in the war.
BAGHDAD -- Iraqi politicians pushed ahead Friday with a compromise on a contested election measure, awaiting approval from Kurdish officials on a deal that would increase the number of seats in parliament as a way to mute criticism and allow a vote crucial to U.S. withdrawal plans.
Iraqis reach tentative deal on contested election legislation (Post, November 27, 2009)
At least 10 people reported killed in violence in Iraq: Violence comes amid questions over fate of election measure (Post, November 26, 2009)
British panel investigating Iraq war begins public hearings: Inquiry chairman opens hearings with promise to identify 'lessons' (Post, November 25, 2009)
Iraqi parliament passes another election law: Previous measure was scuttled; this one faces a Sunni veto threat (Post, November 24, 2009)
Resurgent al-Qaeda in Iraq seeks to undermine government: GOVERNMENT IS THE TARGET
More high-profile blasts likely in run-up to vote (Post, November 22, 2009)
Kuwait-based military contractor wins court delay: Multibillion-dollar contract is focus of fraud charges (Post, November 21, 2009)
Iraq's Sunni vice president vetoes legislation to organize election: Vice president's move could postpone vote, affect U.S. withdrawal (Post, November 19, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: Iraqi Kurds threaten to boycott January vote (Post, November 18, 2009)
Iraqi Kurds warn of election boycott in dispute over seats (Post, November 17, 2009; 5:40 PM)
Sunni politician, 12 others killed execution-style near Baghdad: Sunni politician is among victims of execution-style killings (Post, November 17, 2009)
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