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STRONG VOTE: Iraqi Kurds hope their apparent
strong showing in the Jan. 30 national elections
will strengthen their case for self-rule.
KURDISH PRESIDENT?: The position of prime
minister will likely go to a Shiite, while the
largely ceremonial position of president could go to
a Kurd.
INDEPENDENCE WANTED: Kurds really want
independence, but leaders say they'll work within
the system now to push for federalism and self-rule.
WARY GROUPS: Arabs and Turkomen are nervously
watching developments, fearful the Kurds will press
demands at their expense..
AP
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