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Portuguese prime minister re-elected

Source: The Scotsman

Lisbon : Portugal | 2 months ago

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S prime minister Jose Socrates has held on to power after Sunday's elections, but his Socialist party has been stripped of an absolute majority. Mr Socrates left his options for a coalition open in a victory speech, but the process of forming a government could be further complicated by local...

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News Source: Gulf News | 2 months ago

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