BAGHDAD, July 22 (Xinhua) - The Iraqi parliament approved on Tuesday a key election bill, despite a walk-out by lawmakers from the Kurdish coalition bloc, Iraqi official television reported.
The Iraqi state-run television said that the parliament passed the controversial bill in a closed-session.
Iraqi national reconciliation.

BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's parliament pushed through a law Tuesday meant to pave the way for U.S.-backed provincial elections that will redistribute regional power. But the measure was clouded by a Kurdish boycott, and critics predicted the ballot won't be held this year.
The measure still needs to be approved by Iraq's three-member presidential council, which is led by Kurdish President Jalal Talabani, adding significance to the Kurdish objections.
tory but considered by many Kurds to be part of their historical land — has been a major factor in stalling passage of the election law.

BAGHDAD (AFP) — Iraq's parliament said on Tuesday it passed a key draft provincial election law that would allow voting to take place in the country's 18

The Iraqi parliament has approved a law paving the way for provincial elections the government wants held in October. But the parliamentary session was