Libya election: Polls open in historic vote

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Polls have opened in Libya's first free election for more than 60 years.

Voters are selecting a temporary assembly which will have the task of picking a prime minister and cabinet.

But the vote has been overshadowed by violence and deep regional divisions.

The BBC's Rana Jawad reports from the capital, Tripoli.

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