epa04182661 Iraqi election committee staff members carry ballot materials ahead of Legislative elections in Karbala, southern Iraq, 27 April 2014. Around 9,040 candidates are vying for 328 parliamentary seats Legislative elections are scheduled to take place in Iraq on 30 April. The vote comes amid rising sectarian violence and political tensions in the country. The next parliament will elect a new prime minister and president. EPA/ALAA AL-SHEMAREE
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