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12/27/2004:

"Iraq rejects U.S. talk of adjusting vote result"

Iraq's election body rejected a suggestion in Washington that it adjust the results of next month's vote to benefit the Sunni minority if low turnout in Sunni areas means Shiites win an exaggerated majority in the new assembly.

In another development, Iraq's foreign minister asked the United Nations to take the upcoming elections more seriously, calling on the world organization to "redouble its efforts."

Full Article : dailystar.com.lb