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Iraqi-Americans Cast Votes at Base in Irvine
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Sat Jan 29, 7:05 PM ET
In more than a dozen nations around the globe, Iraqi expatriates began voting Friday in the parliamentary elections. One of five polling places in the United States is at the former El Toro Marine Base in Irvine, Calif. Alex Cohen of member station KQED was there.
Rocket Kills Two at U.S. Embassy Compound
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Sat Jan 29, 7:05 PM ET
A rocket hits the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, killing two Americans and wounding four others. Polling stations across the country were attacked, and a suicide bomber who struck near the Iranian border. Nevertheless, Shia Muslims in Baghdad say they're determined to vote. Fewer Sunnis are expected to turn out.
Iraq's Allawi Awaits Elections
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Sat Jan 29, 6:49 PM ET
Iraq's interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi talks about Sunday's elections. He has spent the past week urging Iraqis to vote, while campaigning at the top of the Iraqi List slate. He discusses his legacy as interim leader and his determination to keep the polls open, regardless of security concerns.
Rocket Hits U.S. Embassy Compound in Iraq
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Sat Jan 29, 3:00 PM ET
A rocket slams into the U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad's Green Zone on the eve of Iraqi elections, killing two Americans and wounding five people. Embassy officials would not say exactly where the rocket came down in the sprawling compound.
Under Tight Security, Iraq Prepares for Vote
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Sat Jan 29, 2:50 PM ET
Iraqis anxiously prepare for Sunday's elections. Many say they will wait to see if security measures appear to be effective before deciding to venture out to vote. Iraq's national borders are closed, the international airport is empty and a dusk-to-dawn curfew is in place.
Measuring Success in the Iraqi Vote
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Sat Jan 29, 2:45 PM ET
Which criteria can be used to determine if the Iraqi elections are free, fair and legitimate? Robert Pastor, a founding director of the Carter Center's international election observer missions, says conditions for Sunday's vote do not meet even the "lowest threshhold" -- a secure environment -- for fair elections.
China, Taiwan Test Direct Flights
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Sat Jan 29, 2:14 PM ET
Taiwan and China charter planes launch the first direct flights between the two nations since 1949. The three-week trial program is in place during the Chinese New Year holiday. Teipei has long banned direct flights on security grounds. As many as one million of Taiwan's people work or live in China. They normally travel to the mainland via stops at such destinations as Hong Kong and Macau.
Connecticut Prepares for First Execution Since 1960
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Fri Jan 28, 9:34 PM ET
In Somers, Conn., this weekend, serial killer Michael Ross could become the first person put to death in New England since 1960. Ross has admitted to strangling eight young women in the 1980s.
Procter and Gamble to Buy Gillette
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Fri Jan 28, 9:34 PM ET
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble makes a deal to buy Gillette Corp. The $57 billion stock deal will create the largest consumer products company in the world. Gillette's stock soared, and Wall Street analysts seemed guardedly optimistic about the deal, which must be approved by regulators.
Procter & Gamble Plans to Purchase Gillette
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Fri Jan 28, 4:10 PM ET
Household goods giant Procter & Gamble announces plans to buy battery and razor maker Gillette for a reported $55 billion in stock. The friendly transaction will bring together brand names such as Crest, Tide, Duracell and Right Guard.
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