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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Can Democracy Survive in Iraq?

    The party of former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi won two more seats in this month's parliamentary elections than the party of current Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Maliki has called the outcome a "fraud," and demanded a recount. Today, Allawi claimed that Iran is trying to prevent him from forming a government.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The party of former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi won two more seats in this month's parliamentary elections than the party of current Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Maliki has called the outcome a "fraud," and demanded a recount. Today, Allawi claimed that Iran is trying to prevent him from forming a government.

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    Iraq's Confusing Election; LA's Confusing DWP Rate-Hike Debate
    1. 0:00Can Democracy Survive in Iraq?You’re reading this
    2. 27:17City Council Approves Modified DWP Rate Hike
    3. 44:05Shorter School Calendar Has Parents Breathing Sigh of Relief
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Ned Parker

      Reuters News Service

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      Laith Kubba

      Spokesman, former Iraqi Prime Minister al-Jaafari

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      Michael O'Hanlon

      Brookings Institution

      News

    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Iraq's Confusing Election; LA's Confusing DWP Rate-Hike Debate
    1. 0:00Can Democracy Survive in Iraq?You’re reading this
    2. 27:17City Council Approves Modified DWP Rate Hike
    3. 44:05Shorter School Calendar Has Parents Breathing Sigh of Relief
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