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Iraq election law delays decision on flash points

November 9, 2009 By The Associated Press RYAN LUCAS (Associated Press Writer)

BAGHDAD (AP) — After weeks of hard-nosed negotiations, analysts say the election law passed by Iraq's parliament allowing national polls to go forward in January extends compromises to all sides but with key concessions to the Kurds.

However, analysts warn the bill also sidesteps a decision on the ultimate fate of Kirkuk — a city claimed by both Kurds and Arabs that had been a major stumbling...

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