Iraq Politics

Iraq Politics
Iraqi parliament speaker Ayad al-Samarai speaks to the press following an Iraqi Parliament session, in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Hundreds of protesters denounced Iraqis still loyal to Saddam Hussein's Baath Party on Sunday as tensions soared over the decision to blacklist suspected Baathists from next month's election. Parliament met briefly Sunday but did not take action on the ban, which was suspended by an appeals court. Lawmakers are expected to meet again Monday as a panel of judges combs through the list. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)