Shiites from parliament's largest bloc, the United Iraqi Alliance, met on Thursday in the holy city of Najaf to seek approval for a coalition that crosses sectarian lines from the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. Sistani is a revered cleric who holds sway over many Iraqi Shiites and is said to be alarmed at the sectarian bloodshed sweeping the country.
Sat, Dec 23, 2006 - Page 7 News List
Gates reassures Iraqis of US support
BAGHDAD VISIT The defense secretary's visit comes as President George W. Bush reassesses US policy in the three year war, which is widely opposed by the US public
AP , BAGHDAD
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