263997
World News  

Record Turnout In Iraq

  • Polls have closed in Iraq in the first multi-party election in more than 50 years, as an estimated eight million people rejected calls by insurgents to boycott the ballot.

    The vote began violently with insurgent attacks that killed at least 22 people, although the attacks tapered off by midday.

    Unofficial results are expected early this week. Official results could take up to two weeks.Full story


    More World News