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Iraq draft charter links Islam to civil law drawing women fears
The AP obtained a draft Iraqi charter section on civil law that would place Islam in civil rulings, sparking concerns women could lose rights in marriage and inheritance. Sunni leaders resumed work after assurances, while U.S. Ambassador Khalilzad urged unity and a nonmilitia path. A roadside bombing near Samarra killed a U.S. soldier as the war's toll rose. 1,778 American service members have died since 2003.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Associated Press
U.S
Zalmay Khalilzad
Iraqi National Assembly
Constitutional Commission
Saleh al-Mutlaq
National Assembly
Qassim Dawoud
Ayad Allawi
Samarra
Mari Kadim