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Opposition wins key Lebanese poll

Source: BBC News

Last Updated: Monday, 6 August 2007, 02:36 GMT 03:36 UK

Opposition wins key Lebanese poll

An opposition candidate has defeated a government-
backed rival in a tense by-election near Lebanon's
capital Beirut, the interior ministry says.

The poll is being seen as a key battle for the Christian
leadership, ahead of presidential elections next month.

Opposition leader Michel Aoun acclaimed victory for his
candidate over rival Amin Gemayel, who has alleged
fraud.

Overnight supporters of the two sides were separated
by tanks and hundreds of troops.

The election was one of two being contested to find
replacements for two murdered anti-Syrian MPs.

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Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6931761.stm

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