Q: North American markets finished mixed in directionless trading Monday as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators move into the spotlight .

North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight .

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A: no
Q: Associated Press Writers Michelle Morgante in San Diego and Ken Ritter in Las Vegas contributed to this article .

Associated Press Writer Ken Ritter in Las Vegas contributed to this article .

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A: no
Q: It is the fifth such election in Iraq , after the northern city of Mosul and three cities in Iraq 's south .

Other elections have taken place in the northern city of Mosul and three cities in Iraq 's south .

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A:
yes