Bangladesh
Wednesday 31 December 2008
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Hasina offers rival a share of power
After a landslide victory in parliamentary elections this week, former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina offered a senior governmental post to bitter rival Begum Khaleda Zia to 'strengthen democracy'. Khaleda had made claims of vote-rigging.
Tuesday 30 December 2008
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Elections in Bangladesh get the Web buzzing
Today on the Net: bloggers have closely followed the general election in Bangladesh. But also: the online petition of 200 Turkish intellectuals calling for an apology to the Armenians for the crimes of 1915 sparks debate.
Tuesday 30 December 2008
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Election loser claims large-scale vote-rigging
Begum Khaleda Zia, who lost the election to long-standing rival Sheikh Hasina, has disputed the results of the vote - which gave her opponent a landslide victory. Independent monitors said the election appeared largely fair and credible.
Monday 29 December 2008
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Ex PM's party shows strong lead in early election returns
Voting booths closed Monday across Bangladesh in the country's first nationwide elections since 2001. Ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed's Awami League party was ahead 84-16 in early returns.
Monday 29 December 2008
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Polling stations open amid tight security
Long queues were forming on Monday morning as Bangladeshis went to vote in the country's first elections since 2001. The vote should restore democracy after 2 years of army rule, but security forces remain ready to step in.
