Peruvian presidential candidate Pedro Pablo Kuczynski waves to followers from his house, in Lima, Peru, June 6, 2016. REUTERS/Guadalupe Pardo
Reuters: Peru's Kuczynski beats Fujimori in full tally of countable votes
Peru's electoral office ONPE said on Thursday that Pedro Pablo Kuczynski won 41,438 more votes than Keiko Fujimori in the country's cliffhanger presidential election, though thousands of unclear votes must still be settled by electoral panels.
The results from ONPE gave Kuczynski 50.12 percent of countable votes compared to 49.88 percent for Fujimori. Unclear ballots sent to special electoral panels would likely be settled "soon," the head of ONPE, Mariano Cucho, told a press conference.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. urges Israel not to punish innocent Palestinians for attack.
Israel boosts troops in West Bank after Tel Aviv attack. Tel Aviv shootings prompt Israel to revoke permits for Palestinians.
US-backed Syrian rebels break Islamic State siege of town near Turkish border.
Syria conflict: Hospitals hit in Aleppo air strike.
U.S.-backed forces tighten grip around Islamic State in Syria's Manbij.
UN: Syria approves aid convoys to all besieged areas.
U.N. sees no formal Syria peace talks for now.
US military spokesman: There is 'great concern' for civilians in Fallujah.
Twin bombings kill at least 28 in Iraq's Baghdad.
UN: Iranian authorities inciting hatred, persecuting Baha'i minority.
Saudi official says kingdom beset by increase in terror attacks.
U.N. chief blasts Saudi pressure after Yemen coalition blacklisting.
Qatar summons U.S. envoy over video of soldiers laughing near flag.
ASIA
Taliban gains in Afghanistan threaten costly U.S. reconstruction effort.
Afghan security forces deploy to prevent illegal mining.
Senior Haqqani leader killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan.
Papua New Guinea protests - PM O'Neill's response 'not encouraging'. Papua New Guinea PM Peter O'Neill brushes off Australia's concerns over protest shooting.
Japan protests after Chinese ship sails close to disputed islands.
N Korea accuses south of reconnaissance activities beyond maritime border.
Vietnam communists tighten grip after victory in strictly vetted vote.
Thais celebrate 70 year of king's reign, but anxious about his health.
AFRICA
U.S., Britain back South Sudan war crimes court.
Libyan forces make gains against ISIL in Sirte. Libyan forces fight Islamic State in Sirte, predict they will seize city soon.
Somali Islamists attack Ethiopian military base in Somalia. Al-Shabab and Ethiopian forces make conflicting claims.
Nigeria: Military to observe ceasefire despite militants' continued attacks on pipelines.
Ivory Coast land disputes threaten new violence as war refugees return.
Kenyan political unrest raises fears of new flare-up in 2017 vote.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe says 'surrogate currency' will prevent dollar outflow.
Police investigating if wrong man caught in anti-smuggling operation.
EUROPE
A U.N. judgment says Ireland’s anti-abortion laws are a violation of human rights.
EU to tighten guns rules despite concern it will restrict hunters, collectors.
Some 3,000 boat migrants rescued, 2 dead: Italy coast guard.
In Greek camps, wait for asylum fuels unrest.
Russia cannot ignore threats from Syria, Libya, Iraq - MoD.
Finland, Russia in talks over NATO relationship.
French government lashes out at striking labor unions on eve of Euro 2016. French strikes threaten to blight start of Euro 2016.
Freed Ukrainian pilot calls for talks with separatist rebels.
Nationalists promise 'bloody mess' as Kyiv's LGBTs prepare To March.
Georgian officials call for 'bold' action on NATO membership.
Italy politics: Silvio Berlusconi to have heart surgery.
Ramadan meal row 'prompted German fire' at Duesseldorf shelter.
AMERICAS
Full Peru vote count gives Kuczynski win, but court challenges loom.
Venezuela opposition attacked as they seek progress on Maduro recall.
Venezuela opposition lawmakers say they were attacked during anti-Maduro protest.
Venezuela announces new plan to tackle food crisis. Shortage-plagued Venezuela puts socialist committees in charge of selling food.
President Barack Obama endorses Hillary Clinton in video.
Bernie Sanders to campaign through DC primary, but vows to work with Hillary Clinton.
Scandal-prone Brazil government casts doubt on president's impeachment.
Cocaine seizures have jumped in Colombia, and it's likely a sign of a dangerous shift by traffickers.
Cuban officials used Panama shell companies to dodge the US embargo.
Canada fire victims feel insurance squeeze amid clean up.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Setbacks seen for Islamic State in Syria, Iraq, Libya.
UN: Military setbacks for Islamic State may prompt more attacks on West.
Al Qaeda has launched more than 100 attacks in West Africa in 2016.
Cyber Caliphate ‘kill list’ includes 39 Britons, urges ISIS supporters to ‘avenge’ Muslims.
Fears grow over ISIL recruitment of Tunisia women.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Here's how high billionaire oilman Harold Hamm sees oil going this year.
Apple to lower App Store 'tax' for loyal subscribers.
US agency endorses plan to cede Internet oversight.
Charging into China: Beijing gives green light to Visa, MasterCard.
Sharapova's sponsors divided after two-year tennis ban.
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