Iraq's constitutional dispute lingers with last-minute talks

Last-minute negotiations to address Sunni Arab objections to Iraq’s draft constitution resumed today, with only four days left before the charter is put to a nationwide vote that will determine the course of the country’s transition to democratic rule.

Politicians close to the talks, held at the Baghdad residence of President Jalal Talabani, said today may likely be the last day for reaching a deal on the long-drawn issue.