Palestinians hold local elections in West Bank




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Summary: RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) , Palestinians have begun voting for new mayors and local councils across the West Bank, in the first election here in six years. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah movement hope Saturday's vote in 93 communities will revive flagging popular support. Some 515,000 registered voters are eligible and results are expected Sunday.