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Iraqis Vote on Much-Debated Constitution

Iraq's President Offers Constitution; Sunnis Protest

Iraq's president calls on the country to accept a new constitution despite protests by the Sunni minority. The draft document was completed on Sunday with the support of Iraq's Shiite-dominated parliament

Iraq's President Offers Constitution; Sunnis Protest

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Slate's War Stories: Iraq's Sunni Problem

A draft Iraqi constitution appears ready to put to voters in a referendum this October. But Sunni leaders have denounced the document, and may try to block its passage. Alex Chadwick speaks with Slate military affairs writer Fred Kaplan.

Slate's War Stories: Iraq's Sunni Problem

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Israel's Withdrawal from Gaza

Creating a New Gaza

With the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza complete, attention turns to plans for redevelopment in the area. Nigel Roberts of the World Bank tells Renee Montagne about rebuilding prospects and obstacles to economic recovery.

Creating a New Gaza

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Saturday

Iraqis Vote on Much-Debated Constitution

Iraqi Negotiators Can't Agree on Constitution

Iraq's draft constitution is likely to go to voters in October, over the objections of Sunni negotiators. Shiites and Kurds want a federalized Iraq with a relatively weak central government. Sunnis want a strong federal government.

Iraqi Negotiators Can't Agree on Constitution

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Friday

Oil Money Divides Nigeria

Corruption Clouds Nigeria's Growing Gas Business

Nigeria's next big product may be something it has been burning off for years: natural gas. But in the rush to build a natural gas infrastructure, Nigeria's well-earned reputation for corruption may have touched some American companies.

Corruption Clouds Nigeria's Growing Gas Business

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Shiites: No Agreement on Iraq's Draft Constitution

Shiite leaders say no agreement has been reached on Iraq's draft constitution, citing failed negotiations with minority Sunnis. In a sign the debate may be at an end, Shiite officials say they plan to submit a revised draft to parliament, possibly by Saturday.

Shiites: No Agreement on Iraq's Draft Constitution

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Opinion

Iraqis Vote on Much-Debated Constitution

The Language of Iraq's Draft Constitution

Melissa Block talks with Clark Lombardi of the University of Washington, an assistant professor who specializes in Islamic law and comparative constitutional law. Lombardi has translated the proposed Iraqi constitution from the Arabic; he says there are some surprises in the language.

The Language of Iraq's Draft Constitution

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Thursday

Kayla Williams: 'Love My Rifle More Than You'

Fresh Air

Kayla Williams is a former U.S. Army soldier who served in the Middle East as an Arabic interpreter. She recounts her decision to enlist and her experiences during the Iraq war in a new memoir.

Kayla Williams: 'Love My Rifle More Than You'

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China in the 21st Century

China's Technological Leap Forward

Centuries ago, China was the center of the world in innovation. In coming years, the country may push itself back to that lofty status. Time magazine correspondent Bill Powell and John Seely Brown, former director of the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, look at the high-tech future of China.

China's Technological Leap Forward

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Oil Money Divides Nigeria

Deadly Oil Skirmish Scars Nigerian Town

A dispute over who deserved money from an oil company ended with a government attack on the town of Odioma, Nigeria, that left the community in tatters. Some residents were killed and others made homeless.

Deadly Oil Skirmish Scars Nigerian Town

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Shiite Cleric Urges Calm Between Warring Militias

Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr calls for calm after violent clashes between his supporters and a rival militia. This rift within Iraq's Shia erupted at an acutely sensitive time -- Iraq's politicians are supposed to agree on a draft constitution by midnight Thursday.

Shiite Cleric Urges Calm Between Warring Militias

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Britain's Anti-Terror Rules Spell Out Deportations

Fomenting and glorifying terrorism are among the "unacceptable behaviors" that could lead to deportation according to new rules unveiled by Britain's Home Office. Robert Siegel talks with John Prideaux of The Economist magazine.

Britain's Anti-Terror Rules Spell Out Deportations

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Environment

Restoring Iraqi Marshlands

The Marsh Arabs angered Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein in the 1990s, so he drained the marshes of southern Iraq from where they made their living. Since the fall of Saddam, the United Nations reports the marshes have begun to rebound.

Restoring Iraqi Marshlands

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