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Iraqi Leader Faces Pivotal Moment
Mar 27 2008, AP

The widening clashes between Iraqi forces and Shiite militiamen mean more than a showdown on the streets: it could be a defining moment for U.S.-backed Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.Al-Maliki, in office since May 2006, is almost certain to pay a heavy...

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