Iraqi voters go to the polls this Saturday for the first time since 2005 as they cast their ballots in provincial elections. Early voting began Wednesday for certain segments of the population.
Days after US Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a shift in US military focus from Iraq to Afghanistan, the elections will send a clear signal on how stable and secure the country is.
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Deadline: Sunday night