Iraq awaits Kurdistan poll result

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Source: CNN

Polls have closed in presidential and parliamentary elections in Iraqi Kurdistan, where the ruling coalition faces a stiff challenge.

Incumbent President Masood Barzani and the two main parties are expected to win, despite a strong campaign by the reformist Change movement.

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, himself a Kurd, called it a great day for the autonomous Kurdish region.

Official results are not expected to be declared until early next week.


Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8168421.stm

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80% turnout? I guess there are still some people who take voting seriously ...