Democracy

MOSUL, Iraq - An Iraqi governor and leading Sunni politician said Sunday that the nation's "last chance for democracy" could be derailed if the Shiite prime minister keeps his job despite losing to a Sunni-backed coalition in elections seven months ago.

MOSUL, Iraq - An Iraqi governor and leading Sunni politician says democracy will be threatened if Iraq's Shiite prime minister keeps his job.

BAGHDAD - Billed as a key test of Iraq's nascent democracy, Iraqis fear Sunday's parliamentary election will lead to a protracted period of uncertainty as the winners and losers try to cobble together a new government - even as American forces prepare to go home.