Followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, seen on poster, attend Friday prayers in the Sadr City area of Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

Followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, seen on poster, attend Friday prayers in the Sadr City area of Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Jan. 30, 2009.

More Photos of Muqtada al-Sadr

View as Grid »

  1. Salah al-Obaidi (L), spokesman of Iraq's Sadr movement, and Hazem al-Aaraji, aide to radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, speak during a press conference to announce the start of the electoral campaign for the party's primary elections in Baghdad on October 7, 2009. Sadr has called for his followers to participate in the polls on October 16 to nominate the movement's final candidates for the upcoming general elections, due to take place on January 16, 2010.

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. Salah al-Obaidi (L), spokesman of Iraq's Sadr movement, and Hazem al-Aaraji, aide to radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, speak during a press conference to announce the start of the electoral campaign for the party's primary elections in Baghdad on October 7, 2009. Sadr has called for his followers to participate in the polls on October 16 to nominate the movement's final candidates for the upcoming general elections, due to take place on January 16, 2010.
  2. Followers of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr attend Friday prayers in front of a mural showing Mohammed Sadiq al-Sadr, late father of the radical anti-U.S. cleric Muqtada al Sadr, and Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr, left, in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. Firefighters work to extinguish fires burning in the stands during a Serbian first division soccer match between Red Star and Partizan in Belgrade November 28, 2009.
  2. North Korean leader Kim Jong-il inspects the headquarters of the 587 unit of the navy of the Korean People's Army in an undisclosed place in North Korea in this picture released by North Korea's official KCNA news agency November 28, 2009. KCNA did not state expressly the date when the picture was taken.
  3. Scotland's Johnnie Beattie (C) runs with the ball as Argentina players give chase during their Autumn Test international rugby union match at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland November 28, 2009.
  4. Scotland's Rory Lamont is driven off injured during their Autumn Test international rugby union match against Argentina at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland November 28, 2009.
  5. Moenchengladbach's Rob Friend, left, and Schalke's goialkeeper Manuel Neuer challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach and Schalke 04 in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
  6. CHENGDU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28: Contestants perform in the Evening Gown session during finals of the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2009 on November 28, 2009 in Chengdu of Sichuan Province, China.
  7. ASPEN, CO - DECEMBER 20, 2008: Michaele Salahi (2R) and Tareq Salahi (2L) of Virginia are seen with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (C) along with Doug Barnes (L) and John Gobin (R)at the World Snow Polo Championships December 20, 2008 in Aspen, Colorado. Michaele and Tareq Salahi of Virginia snuck into a presidential State Dinner at the White House on November 24, 2009 without an official invitation. Although not considered a threat the couple were able to shake hands with President Barack Obama in the receiving line. An investigation is underway to determine how the couple bypassed the White House security screenings.
  8. CHENGDU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28: Seo Eun-mi of South Korea competes in the National Costume session during finals of the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2009 on November 28, 2009 in Chengdu of Sichuan Province, China.
  9. ASPEN, CO - DECEMBER 20, 2008: Michaele Salahi (C) and Tareq Salahi (R) of Virginia are seen with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at the World Snow Polo Championships December 20, 2008 in Aspen, Colorado. Michaele and Tareq Salahi of Virginia snuck into a presidential State Dinner at the White House on November 24, 2009 without an official invitation. Although not considered a threat the couple were able to shake hands with President Barack Obama in the receiving line. An investigation is underway to determine how the couple bypassed the White House security screenings.
  10. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: George Lowe of Harlequins looks on during the Guinness Premiership match between Harlequins and Gloucester at The Stoop on November 28, 2009 in London, England.
  11. CHENGDU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28: Contestants compete in the National Costume session during finals of the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2009 on November 28, 2009 in Chengdu of Sichuan Province, China.
  12. Australia's Digby Ioane, right, scores the first try against Wales during their international rugby union match at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
  13. Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung poses on the red carpet at the 46th Golden Horse Awards, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Banchiau, Taipei County, Taiwan. Cheung is a guest at this year's Golden Horse Awards, one of the Chinese-language film industry's biggest annual events.
  14. Aston Villa's John Carew, left, competes for the ball with Tottenham Hotspur's Vedran Corluka, right, during their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park stadium, Birmingham, England, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS.
  15. Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor, left, competes for the ball with Tottenham Hotspur's Niko Kranjcar during their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park stadium, Birmingham, England, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS.
  16. Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor, left, competes for the ball with Tottenham Hotspur's Niko Kranjcar, right, during their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park stadium, Birmingham, England, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS.