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US Voters Face Long Lines, Machine Problems Election officials say they expect massive turnout on Election Day, and they are asking voters to be patient, brace for possible delays Democrats Expected to Gain Seats in US Congress   Democrats hope to pick up enough Senate seats so they can deprive Republican minority of ability to block legislation President Bush Maintains Low Profile Ahead of Tuesday's Election   Far from providing a boost to fellow-Republican John McCain, George Bush widely viewed as having a detrimental effect on Arizona senator's chances of winning the election World Markets Higher as Americans Vote European, Asian and US markets post gains, Tuesday as key indicator of banks' willingness to lend to each other improves again Suicide Bomber Kills 1, Wounds 7 in Northwestern Pakistan Pakistan's northwestern tribal areas are considered to be Taliban, al-Qaida militant strongholds Nigerian Armed Group Offers to Help Free Kidnapped Lebanese Engineer Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta says it was not behind attack but will work to locate hostage, negotiate with abductors Iranian Parliament Begins Impeachment of Interior Minister Ali Kordan Kordan angered many Iranian lawmakers for falsely claiming to possess honorary degree from Oxford University Taiwan, China Seek Closer Economic Ties   New landmark deals will dramatically increase transportation links NASA Prepares Space Shuttle Endeavour for Launch Shuttle will service International Space Station and prepare it for an expansion in spring Bluegrass Music Legend's Son Earns Praise for 'This One Is II'   Ralph Stanley II, 30, has more baritone voice than his dad, and recorded songs by Lyle Lovett, Fred Eaglesmith and Elton John for his new CD E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com