Putin wins Russian election with broad landslide
Moscow AP reports President Vladimir Putin secured a decisive victory with about 69 percent of the vote as exit polls and early counts indicated a wide margin. Turnout neared 61 percent nationwide with officials confirming the election valid after surpassing 50 percent. Putin’s rivals received far less attention amid heavy state media coverage.
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Spain election ends with Socialist Party ahead in seats
Voters give Socialist Party a clear early lead with 164 seats to 147 for the Popular Party in a 350 member parliament. Turnout tops 76 percent as the bombing aftermath reshapes the race with debates over ETA and Iraq policy influencing many voters.
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Double Palestinian bombing kills 11 Israelis, wounds 18
In Ashdod an attack by two Gaza based bombers killed 11 Israelis and wounded 18 near a guarded port. Police said the militants may have intended to cause greater casualties near chemicals. Security was heightened across Israel as talks with Palestinians were called off and the threat level was raised.
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