Iraq: First Official Election Returns

"Iraqi officials released the first partial returns from national elections, showing a commanding lead by candidates backed by the Shi'ite Muslim clergy."
 
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1107400723163&p=1078397702269
 
Violence resurges in Iraq
 
"Iraqi officials Thursday released the first figures from weekend national elections, showing a commanding lead by candidates backed by the Shiite Muslim clergy. Rebels unleashed a wave of attacks, killing about 30 people, including two US Marines and a dozen Iraqi army recruits."
 
FULL STORY at  http://www.jordantimes.com/fri/news/news3.htm
 
Shi'ites begin push for Islamic constitution
 
http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050202/NEWS/502020368/1002/NEWS01