Article Photos: Iraqi president's absence leaves political hole



FILE - In this Aug 2, 2006 file photo, Iraq's President Jalal Talabani pauses after announcing new security plans in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)

FILE - In this Aug 2, 2006 file photo, Iraq's President Jalal Talabani pauses after announcing new security plans in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)