South korean ferry sinks. Teenagers were ordered to stay in their cabins by the crew. Millions of iraqis have braved the threat of attacks to vote in the countrys first parliamentary elections since u. S. Troops left three years ago. The Prime Minister is hoping for a third term in office, but with more than 300 Political Parties no block is expected to win the majority. Reporter major parts of iraq look like this. Empty streets and vigilant security men at check point bs. Its to secure iraqs largest democratic exercise since u. S. Troops left three years ago. Voters in their thousands have to walk to polling stations across the country. Translator i came here to participate in the General National Election to vote for two will contribute to building and serving iraq. Reporter despite a van on vehicles and curfew like conditions attackers still managed to hit a few areas. Translator we have come to vote today to choose a candidate to ask the new government to help build a free and demo