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Iraq attacks kill 20 as security forces cast ballots

The bombings in Baghdad and north and west Iraq raise serious concerns…

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Iran ex-president urges freedom for political prisoners

He was referring to Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, reformists held…

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Syria bars refugees who fled via unofficial posts from voting

“Syrians who left Syria illegally do not have the right to vote…

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Five key questions on Iraq’s election

AFP - Five key questions about Iraq’s general election on Wednesday. Who…

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Factfile on Iraq

AFP - Basic facts about Iraq, where the first parliamentary election since…

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Key dates in Iraq since US 2003 invasion

AFP - Iraq, where legislative elections take place on Wednesday, has for…

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Key players in Iraq’s election

Profiles of five key players

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Iraqis vote with violence high and tensions rising

The month-long campaign has seen Baghdad and other cities plastered with posters…

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Israel cabinet divided over Palestinian unity deal

Wednesday’s surprise deal was denounced the next day by the Israeli security…

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Key dates since Syria’s 2013 chemical attack

AFP - A timeline of the main events since chemical weapons attacks…

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