Mar 17th, 2010 · A top executive of American food giant Kraft apologized to British workers during a two-hour grilling from a parliamentary committee Tuesday. During its recent hostile takeover of British chocolate maker Cadbury, Kraft promised to rescue a factory that Cadbury had planned to close. After the takeover, Kraft closed the factory anyway.
Mar 16th, 2010 · In Iraq, the minority Sunnis have boycotted previous elections — many of them under threat from insurgents. But now that Sunnis have cast their votes in this month's parliamentary elections, how will they react if their side loses? Many in Fallujah seem resigned to accept what they get.
Mar 7th, 2010 · Insurgents in Iraq had vowed to disrupt Saturday's parliamentary election, and as the voting began they launched a wave of attacks in Baghdad and other cities. At least 24 people have been killed and scores have been wounded. Host Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Quil Lawrence from Baghdad on nationwide parliamentary voting in Iraq.
Mar 7th, 2010 · There's violence in Iraq Saturday morning as the nation holds parliamentary elections. Polling places remain open, and the United Nations is keeping a close watch on the election. Host Liane Hansen talks to Ad Melkert, special representative of the U.N. secretary general to Iraq and head of the U.N. mission in Baghdad about the elections.
Mar 5th, 2010 · ANALYSIS: Iraqis vote Sunday in national parliamentary election to determine a new government as U.S. troops prepare to depart later this year. The country is in a much better place compared to the sectarian tensions and violence of recent years. But the goals of peace and national reconciliation remain elusive.
Mar 4th, 2010 · At least 17 people were killed as Iraqis cast early ballots ahead of Sunday's nationwide parliamentary elections. Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis are expected to take part in Thursday's early voting, and many of the victims were believed to be security personnel.
Mar 4th, 2010 · When it comes to overhauling health care, Democrats say an arcane parliamentary maneuver known as reconciliation is the ultimate answer — a procedure that blocks a GOP filibuster and gets a bill through the Senate with 51 votes. But reconciliation also has perils for Democrats. It will require the House vote for a Senate bill many Democrats oppose. Senate Republicans can also offer endless, politically loaded amendments that must be voted on.
Mar 2nd, 2010 · Parliamentary elections Sunday in Iraq will not only decide who will run the country and test its nascent democracy. The outcome could affect the U.S. role as it begins its phased exit of 100,000 American troops. The Obama administration has pledged to withdraw most U.S. combat troops by the end of August and have the rest of them out by the end of next year.