The Iranian presidential election is Friday. It's a fascinating contest and if you've neglected it, you're in luck: here's your primer. See you in the booth! Wait.
1. A profile of one of more than 40 women who applied for a presidential run but were determined unfit to run by Iran's Guardian Council:
2. A brief profile of reform candidate and abstract painter Mir Hossein Mousavi:
3. A look at how new media is confounding the Iranian government and boosting Mir Hossein Mousavi's campaign:
Sources: Al Jazeera , UPI
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