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Polls open in Iraq for historic vote

Polls open in Iraq for historic vote

Millions of Iraqis headed to the polls Wednesday to vote for a new parliament in a historic election. Shortly after the polls opened explosions echoed through Baghdad and gunfire could be heard in the streets of Ramadi.

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