Libya Election: Count Under Way After Historic Vote -- BBC
Vote-counting is under way in Libya, after the country held its first free national election for 60 years.
Partial results are expected later in the week, with some unofficial exit polls suggesting a liberal alliance was leading Islamist parties. Officials said turnout on Saturday was about 60%.
Voting continued in some areas where technical difficulties caused delays.
The 200-member assembly will choose the first elected government since Col Gaddafi came to power in 1969.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN envoy Annan in Syria for talks with Assad.
Syria's fighting spills into Lebanon, five killed.
Assad accuses US of fueling Syrian uprising.
Syria rebels may launch catastrophic assault.
Israelis protest military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox.
Saudi Arabia's Princess Sara claims asylum in the UK.
ASIA
Xanana close to victory in Timor poll. East Timor poll: Xanana Gusmao's party wins most seats.
Anti-Chinese protests in Vietnam as South China Sea tensions rise.
Islamists protest NATO route opening in Pakistan.
18 killed by gunmen as they try to cross Pakistan-Iran border.
Japan weighs buying islands also claimed by China. China's territory not allowed for sale: FM spokesman.
Hong Kong customs seize 'biggest-ever' cocaine haul.
Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh entertain Kim Jong-un.
Former king Gyanendra of Nepal wants to be reinstated.
AFRICA
37 killed in central Nigeria raids and reprisals. Nigeria violence: Raids on Christian villages near Jos.
Congo rebels seize eastern town after army flees.
S. Sudan prepares for 1st independence anniversary.
Liberal party says it is in lead in Libya election. Islamists trail in Libya poll.
Egyptian President Mursi reverses parliament dissolution.
EUROPE
Death toll in Russia flooding hits 150. Russia's Putin demands answers after floods kill 150 people.
Germany, France urge closer European unity.
Romanian parliament votes to suspend President Basescu. Romania president impeached amid EU, US concern.
N. Ireland tensions rise over Bloody Sunday probe.
French President Hollande vows new Armenia 'genocide law'.
German WWI graves smashed in France on peace anniversary.
Extradition deadline passes for WikiLeaks' Assange.
AMERICAS
Temperatures across the US cool slightly, but it's still hot.
Students march against Mexico's election result.
Elite counterdrug units proposed for Mexico.
Once just a stopover for drug traffickers, Argentina has now become a destination.
US court says IRA member's secret testimony can be handed over to police.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terror suspect tracked to London Olympic Park.
Yemen on high alert after al Qaeda threatens prison break.
Al-Qaeda in Egypt?
New video shows al Qaeda training ninjas.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Get ready for the end of record corporate profits. Economy slows and now comes the earnings season.
China's Wen warns economy under pressure.
Confidence is key to lasting global economic recovery.
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