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02/12/2005:

"Islamists Win Landmark Saudi Capital Elections"

RIYADH (Reuters) - Islamist-backed candidates triumphed over tribal opponents and businessmen in Saudi Arabia's landmark men-only elections in the capital Riyadh, according to preliminary results released Friday.

Losing candidates cried foul, saying six of the seven victors had violated a ban on election alliances when their names were circulated via mobile phones and the Internet to voters in the deeply conservative Muslim kingdom with messages suggesting they had Islamist backing.
Full Article: nytimes.com/reuters