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Iraq electoral law passes, sets up vote

FLASHPOINTThe law’s passage had been repeatedly delayed by disagreements over how voting would take place in Kirkuk, claimed by both Arabs and Kurds

AP , BAGHDAD

The legislation did not include any guaranteed seats for Arab and Turkomen lawmakers from Kirkuk, something which had been discussed in earlier versions.

Both Kurds and Arabs appeared to claim victory after the sometimes raucous parliament session that was televised live on Iraq state TV.

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