Voting under way in Iraq amid tight security
Iraqis passed through security checkpoints and razor-wire cordons to vote Saturday in provincial elections that are considered a crucial test of the nation's stability as U.S. officials consider the pace of troop withdrawals.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hwK_CSpBxsNuVUEaDuOwmSSCiqGwD96212O81
Violence and Intimidation Mark Run-Up to Iraqi Elections
Two candidates were killed and widespread reports of threats and bribery are reported as Iraq goes to the polls. Landmark provincial elections to be held across Iraq on Saturday are being marred by widespread claims of vote-buying and intimidation, undermining faith in a ballot billed as the stirrings of democracy after four years of sectarian war.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/30/iraq-elections-violence-intimidation
