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Oct 29 2009, Sharmila

A big turnout is being reported in Mozambique as people queue to vote in an election for a new president, parliament and regional assemblies.

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A South Korean woman works in front of a huge picture of former President Roh Moo-hyun near the Roh’s home in Kimhae, south of Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, April 26, 2009. South Korean prosecutors will summon for questioning Roh this week over his...