Bashir Wins Election As Sudan Edges Toward Split -- New York Times
NAIROBI, Kenya — Sudan’s incumbent president, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, handily won the country’s first multiparty election in more than 20 years, according to results released on Monday, offering a glimpse into the kind of lopsided contests that may continue if the nation splits in two next year as expected.
Mr. Bashir got 68 percent of the vote, though many international observers said the election was marred by intimidation, gerrymandering and fraud. Right before the voting started in mid-April, several of the top opposition parties abruptly dropped out of the race, clearing a path for Mr. Bashir.
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MIDDLE EAST
Mitchell ends Mideast peace mission, no breakthrough.
US expresses first concerns over Iraq election results. Iraq election turmoil as panel invalidates votes.
Iraqi cleric calls on followers to defend against attacks.
Iraqi insurgent group acknowledges killing of two leaders.
Defectors from Iran leak secrets to US.
No Scud missiles in Lebanon.
Palestinian militant killed in Israeli raid.
ASIA
Central Asia: Tinderbox of trouble.
Afghanistan war: Taliban escalates violence with Kandahar blasts.
90,000 protest U.S. base on Okinawa. Japan PM support falls as U.S. base row heats up.
Thai king speaks for 1st time in political crisis. Defiant Red Shirts gear up for military onslaught on their Bangkok camp.
Thousands homeless after fire in Philippines slum.
A vote of confidence for Philippine elections?
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AFRICA
After a coup, Niger resumes business as usual with China.
Somali militants push toward pirate stronghold.
Somalia radicals declare music 'Un-Islamic,' and radio goes tuneless.
Rwanda crackdown: Human Rights Watch researcher denied visa.
Slum clearance, South Africa-style.
EUROPE
Kiev sees payoff for Russian naval deal. Ukrainian opposition demands Russian navy out.
Late Polish president's twin brother to seek top job.
Nato grants Bosnia pre-membership status. Serb mayor says U.S. lacks courage to help reunite Bosnia.
Center-right win means big changes for Hungary. Socialists in Hungary are ousted in elections.
Greece confident of EU-IMF bailout package.
AMERICAS
Salvadoran gangs akin to terrorists, FBI agent says.
Mexico says cartels turning attacks on authorities.
Chavez dismisses 'Cubanization' accusations.
More American expatriates give up citizenship.
An entrepreneur manufactures a Haitian recovery.
Cuba's mobile phone boom sees few calls but plenty of chatter.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Yemen suicide bomb highlights threat to foreigners, international aid workers.
'Suicide bomber' targets British Ambassador to Yemen.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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World Bank increases voting power of developing countries.
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