Twin Bombings Rock Iraq on Eve of National Election

Two bombs have exploded in Iraq, killing at least 10 people a day before the country holds it first national elections since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2011. The blasts Tuesday happened in al-Saadiyah, about 140 kilometers from Baghdad.  Attacks Monday in the Iraqi capital and areas north of the city killed at least 50 people. Iraq began early voting on Monday for those unable to cast their ballots in Wednesday's parliamentary election.  Analysts say voters will...

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