Irans presidential runoff tightens as reformists back Rafsanjani
Iran faces a tight runoff with Rafsanjani favored by moderates and reformists while Ahmadinejad's hard line appeal gains backing. Turnout dipped below 50 percent in Tehran, triggering ongoing accusations of vote rigging and a Guardian Council recount of 80 boxes from four provinces.
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Cardinal Sin, Philippines cardinal, dies at 76
Cardinal Jaime Sin, a Manila archbishop who helped lead revolts that ousted two Philippine presidents, died early Tuesday at 76 after years of illness and a period of hospitalization with high fever and organ failure. His spokesman called for prayers for his soul.
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Congolese Register to Vote in Kinshasa Amid Long Lines
Thousands of Congolese registered to vote for the first time as Congo moves toward a constitutional referendum and later 2006 elections. Interior Minister Mbemba touted a push for free fair democratic elections at Holy Spirit Primary School in Barumbu, Kinshasa. Registration began in six city districts with plans to expand across the capital over three days.
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Hariri eyes rivals after anti-Syrian win in Lebanon
Saad Hariri, son of Lebanon’s slain former premier, reached out to defeated opponents after the anti-Syrian slate swept the final round of parliamentary elections. Interior Minister Hassan Sabei announced the opposition won all 28 seats in north Lebanon, giving the bloc an absolute majority.
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Radical convicted in overthrow plot in Istanbul
Metin Kaplan, an Islamic militant leader opposing Turkey's secular state, was found guilty by an Istanbul court of planning to crash a plane into the founder Kemal Ataturk's hillside grave. He received life in prison for attempting to overturn the constitutional order and intends to appeal, according to his lawyer Husnu Tuna.
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