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Iraqi cleric draws fire for secular slogan

Baghdad : Iraq | 18 days ago  
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An Iraq Shiite cleric drew fire from religious conservatives over a decision to adopt secularism in a new political party competing in parliamentary elections. Iyad Jamaluddin, a lawmaker and Shiite cleric, announced his Ahrar slate has adopted "secularism is the solution" as its campaign slogan...
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  • News Source: United Press International | 4 days ago
    An Iraq Shiite cleric drew fire from religious conservatives over a decision to adopt secularism in a new political party competing in parliamentary elections. Iyad Jamaluddin, a lawmaker and Shiite cleric, announced his Ahrar slate has adopted "...
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