With the vote only three days away, violence flared across the country.

Violence also flared in cities north and west of Baghdad.

Violence flared again in early May, and state troops were once more called to restore order.

Why has the violence flared now, after several months of relative calm?

But violence flared in the outlying areas where the food will go.

Long before the tribes were called upon to vote, violence flared and blood flowed.

But now that violence in the Middle East has flared, how do things stand here?

Since the shooting, violence has flared in the area.

Instead, violence has flared sharply this week, with every day bringing new deaths.

Violence flared throughout the country as the various factions armed and organized.