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Saakashvili Declared Victor in Georgia Vote

No runoff election needed; but opposition cries foul

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 6, 2008 11:06 AM CST

(Newser) – Official results today showed Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili won re-election with 52.8% of the vote, thus avoiding a runoff election that could've given detractors the chance to unite behind a single candidate, the BBC reports. Protesters claimed foul play, opposition leaders alleged unfair conditions... Read full story »

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Saakashvili Declared Victor in Georgia Vote

No runoff election needed; but opposition cries foul

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