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Iraq leaders draw up election law compromise: deputy speaker

BAGHDAD, Oct 26, 2009 (AFP) - Iraqi leaders agreed a compromise on a key election law on Monday, the deputy parliament speaker said, amid growing concerns that polls scheduled for January might have to be delayed. Full Article at Zawya.com

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