Kadhem Ali, Azzaman. September 15, 2008. Contaminated water is believed to be the main cause of the spread of the deadly disease, which is estimated to have killed up to 1,000 people.
Middle East OnlineAugust 29, 2008. The powerful Shiite cleric, who first announced a ceasefire last summer, says the Mahdi Army will carry out cultural activities instead.
Middle East OnlineJuly 8, 2008. "We will not accept any memorandum of understanding if it does not give a specific date for a complete withdrawal of foreign troops."
Ali Allawi, The Independent UK. June 9, 2008. The controversial security agreement seeks to salvage Bush's Iraq misadventure, claiming the country is pacified and a loyal ally. Iraqis know better.
Dahr Jamail, Ali Al-Fadhily, IPS News. February 2, 2007. The Iraqi government lied about the killing of hundreds of Shias in an attack on Sunday aided by American forces, with the possible motive of stifling growing Shia-Sunni unity in the area of Najaf.
