KIRIBATI: Presidential election survives court challenge

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Updated October 18, 2007 15:48:10

In Kiribati, Anote Tong has been returned as president for a second term by a substantial majority. Of the four candidates vying for the top job Mr Tong polled 64-percent of the votes.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speakers: David Lambourne, Solicitor-General Kiribati

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