Iraq voting defies violence in first full democracy bid
Sunnis faced boycotts and threats while 5171 of 5230 polling centers opened across Iraq. Kurdish and Shiite areas showed moving support as residents described intimidation yet many weighed the ballot. voters cited a desire for law, jobs, and a safer town amid insurgent threats and U.S. troop timetables.
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Bush says elections a success amid Iraqi training efforts
President Bush hailed Sunday’s Iraqi elections as a success while acknowledging uneven Iraqi security forces and ongoing training needs. Rice urged patience, noting 120,000 Iraqi troops with variable capability, and lawmakers urged faster training to prevent long American presence. Bush cited high turnout and a grieving but hopeful public, and spoke with leaders in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan about broader Middle East peace efforts.
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Iraqi Voters Rally In Baghdad Amid Checkpoints And Hope
Large turnout across Iraq including Baghdad as thousands walk past military checkpoints to vote. Women in conservative dress transfer registrations amid crowded courtyards while U S forces provide nerve through checkpoint duty. Observers note potential to reshape the emerging political compact and future referendums, with detailed results and seat breakdowns to come.
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