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Originally published 05/21/2014
Sunnis Big Losers in Iraq Elections, PM al-Maliki has Largest Party
The results of the Iraqi parliamentary elections are in, and everybody lost.
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Originally published 06/17/2013
Timothy R. Furnish: Rouhani May Not Go to Extremes, But He's Hardly "Moderate"
Timothy R. Furnish holds a PhD in Islamic, World and African History (Ohio State), is a U.S. Army veteran and recovering college professor, and currently makes a living as an author, lecturer and consultant to the U.S. military. His website is www.mahdiwatch.org
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Originally published 02/22/2011
What Is the Difference Between Sunni and Shiite Muslims--and Why Does It Matter?
Sunnis and Shiites have different beliefs on who are the legitimate successors of Mohammed.
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