Against Odds, Libyans to Elect New Parliament

Libyans head to the polls Wednesday for their second parliamentary elections since the 2011 toppling of leader Moammar Gadhafi.   Few Libyans are expected to participate in Wednesday’s vote for a new parliament. Only a quarter of the population is registered to take part, and the fear of violence may keep many of those away from the polls.   The central government holds little influence beyond the capital Tripoli, making security precautions tenuous.    U.N....

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