Insurgents attack polling centers across seven Iraqi provinces
Insurgents pressed attacks in at least seven provinces including Basra and Samarra as Iraq moved toward elections. A U S Marine was killed and others wounded in mortar fire near Iskandariyah. Police reported car bombings and attacks on polling sites while reinforcements and security measures were escalated nationwide.
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Afghan parliamentary elections may face two month delay
Afghanistan’s foreign minister Abdullah says technical problems could push the May parliamentary vote back by one to two months, with the Election Commission delaying final decision until more review. Heate d by WEF in Davos, officials warn large scale organizing demands may extend the timetable.
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Palestinian leader bans civilians from carrying weapons
In Ramallah the new Palestinian leadership bans civilians from carrying weapons and signals a crackdown on militancy as Israel hails potential for peace. Prime Minister Qureia’s decree stresses law and order, while Hamas makes local gains in Gaza elections amid violence concerns.
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