Iraq's council split over constitution

Saturday, February 28, 2004

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi leaders were unable Friday to agree on an interim constitution as they tried to bridge wide differences over major issues, including the shape of the role of Islam and Kurdish autonomy, a day before the U.S.-set deadline for finishing.

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