Reformists hope Iran vote will unseat Ahmadinejad

Reformists hope Iran vote will unseat Ahmadinejad - Reuters

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's presidential candidates ended a hard-fought and bitter campaign on Thursday, the eve of an election which reformists hope will prevent hardline Mahmoud Ahmadinejad winning a second term.

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