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The Iraqi People Have Voted Again: What's Next?
Bombings and mortar attacks may have hardened the resolve of Iraqis to take part in yesterday's voting. But the results won't put an end to widespread corruption, and — when US combat troops pull out in August -- there's no guarantee of stability. We look at the prospects. Also, Obama pushes for public support on healthcare, and The Hurt Locker. It was a big night for what Hollywood calls "a small film."
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenBombings and mortar attacks may have hardened the resolve of Iraqis to take part in yesterday's voting. But the results won't put an end to widespread corruption, and — when US combat troops pull out in August -- there's no guarantee of stability. We look at the prospects. Also, President Obama pushes for public support on healthcare. On Reporter's Noteboo, The Hurt Locker beat out Avatar last night in all the Oscars that matter, including Best Picture and Best Director. What will it mean for Hollywood?
Banner image: Iraqi men show their ink-stained fingers after casting their votes at a polling station in the Sunni bastion of Fallujah in the Anbar province on March 7, 2010.Photo: Azhar Shallal/AFP/Getty Images
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Read the story8 minThe Iraqi People Have Voted Again: What's Next?
Nineteen million people were eligible to vote yesterday for 6200 candidates nationwide with 325 parliamentary seats at stake. Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission says 62% turned out nationwide, despite rocket and mortar attacks that killed 38 people in Baghdad: 61% in the Sunni province of Anbar and 80% of the Kurds.
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