Putin-Backed Party Wins Majority in Russian Election
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by News Editor
United Russia, backed by President Vladimir Putin, has won a majority in the country’s parliamentary election, far ahead of rival parties.
With 93% of the votes counted, the party has secured 54.2% of ballots and 343 seats in the 450-member parliament, officials say.
Read full story at BBC.