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Initial turnout in Iraq elections was 41 pct: IHEC

BADGDAD, Oct. 11 (YPA) - Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) said early Monday morning that primary turnout in the general elections was 41 percent. Preliminary results are expected to be announced later today. More than…

Voting begins in Iraq’s general elections

BAGHDAD, Oct. 10 (YPA) – Voting in the Iraqi parliamentary elections began Sunday morning, amid very tight security measures near polling stations and widespread international monitoring. Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. Baghdad time in…

At least 20 killed in northwestern Nigeria attack

SANAA, Oct. 10 (YPA) - At least 20 people were killed in Nigeria's Sokoto state when gunmen attacked a market and torched cars, as armed gangs continue to wreak havoc in the northwest part of the country, Reuters reported. Idriss Gobir,…

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS hideout in Diyala

BAGHDAD, Oct. 09 (YPA) - The Iraqi forces announced on Saturday the destruction of a hideout for the terrorist organization (ISIS), south of Khanaqin in Diyala province, east of the country. The Iraqi News Agency, INA, quoted the Iraqi…