Everything is at stake as the country ramps up for its second elections under its new constitution. Despite the progress since 2005 and talk of Iraq's fledgling democracy, violence has sparked on the eve of parliamentary elections, delayed since January. Will the country use this moment to shift the balance of power, or will it slip towards authoritarianism and Islamic extremism? The Daily Beast takes a look.
A Tribute to Super Bowl Ad Violence
We're not quite sure what to make of this compilation of every violent act in this year's Super Bowl ads, but if you like watching people get hit in the head, you'll love it. If you like that sort ...
Haiti's Survivors
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Seven days have passed since the earthquake first hit Haiti and relief cannot come quickly enough for those who managed to survive. VIEW PHOTOS of the latest heartbreaking images of desperate Haitians taking to the streets, homeless and desperate, as aid trickles in to the wrecked capital.
Iran Uprising: The Latest Videos
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A steady stream of amateur videos capturing Sunday's historic protests on Ashura have flooded YouTube, Facebook, and blogs. Watch some of the most compelling here.
As vice chairman of Public Strategies and president of Maverick Media, Mark McKinnon has helped meet strategic challenges for candidates, corporations and causes, including George W. Bush, John McCain, Governor Ann Richards, Charlie Wilson, Lance Armstrong, and Bono.
Divya Gugnani is the CEO and founder of BehindtheBurner.com, an emerging culinary media brand that creates expert-based content about food, wine, mixology, and nutrition.
The Daily Beast is dedicated to news and commentary, culture, and entertainment. We carefully curate the web’s most essential stories and bring you original must-reads from our talented contributors.
The Daily Beast is dedicated to news and commentary, culture, and entertainment. We carefully curate the web’s most essential stories and bring you original must-reads from our talented contributors.
The Daily Beast is dedicated to news and commentary, culture, and entertainment. We carefully curate the web’s most essential stories and bring you original must-reads from our talented contributors.
