Wed, Sep 01, 2004 - Page 6 News List

Al-Sadr eyeing political career

ELECTORAL MANEUVERS The Shiite cleric is clearly angling for a wider -- and more popular -- role in Iraq, but he may have difficulty overcoming tribal politics

NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , BAGHDAD, IRAQ

A young al-Sadr captain rushed up and peremptorily asked the visitors what they were doing here. The sheik angrily shoved the man away, shouting, "Leave them alone, these are my guests!"

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