Sunday, July 22, 2007

Millions of Turks vote in crucial election

"Millions of Turks vote in crucial election

By Daren Butler and Alexandra Hudson

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Millions of Turks flocked to vote on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as crucial to the future direction of this large Muslim but secular democracy straddling Europe and the Middle East.

Opinion polls show the ruling pro-business, Islamist-rooted AK Party government winning a fresh five-year mandate but strong gains by nationalist and secularist opposition parties could slash its majority and result in slower reforms."

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