Iraqi PM candidate in Syria amid frustration over political deadlock

Iraqi PM candidate in Syria for talks

DAMASCUS, Syria — A leading candidate in the contested race to lead Iraq’s new government insisted during a visit to Syria on Wednesday that he would not take part in any coalition headed by his rival, the current prime minister.

In secular Syria, a TV soap raises controversy by criticizing Muslim hard-liners

Sex, violence, Islam: Syrian TV soap raises drama

Iraqi cleric meets with PM candidate in Syria as Iraqis face pressure to form new government

Iraqi cleric meets with PM candidate in Syria

Iraqi refugees vote in their homeland’s election, with Sunnis hoping for strong turnout

Iraqis abroad begin voting in homeland’s election