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The Shiite Factor

How will Iraq's persecuted majority behave when the Saddam era is over?

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Islam: Why Muslims Are Fighting Muslims in Iraq

The complete story of the Shi'a-Sunni split, the mosque bombings, and what's behind Muslim-on-Muslim violence.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, History, shiites, final imam, Violence, Civil War, rightful successors, Political, religious convictions, coalition forces

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Carrots and Sticks in Post-Election Iraq

Now that the votes have been cast, what role will Iraq's religious and secular factions have in nation-building's next step?

Related Topics: News, Politics, Political, Religious, Violence, shiite, religious leaders, senior religious, military presence, international monitoring presence, sistani, post Hussein Iraqi identity

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Why Do Some of 'Them' Hate Some of 'Us'?

Iran's president has been spewing hate speech toward Jews, but most Iranians and most Muslims want closer ties to the West.

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So Much History, So Little Time

Karen Armstrong's short history of Islam is fascinating, but needs more room to breathe

Related Topics: Entertainment, Islam, armstrong, Social Justice, Muslims, crucial virtue, Karen Armstrong, literate foot soldiers, History, collection plate, Armstrong falls

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The Rising Voice of Moderate Muslims

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Terrorism, Muslim, Muslims, moderate voice, terrorist attacks, voice, Human Rights, Foreign Policy, counter terrorism policy, global terrorism