Vote-rigging claims rife ahead of election
Nigeria's opposition charged yesterday that rigging had already begun on the eve of a keenly-watched presidential election, but the authorities denied reports of doctored ballots.
California towns lock schools after threat
Teachers locked classroom doors, lowered shades and kept nearly 22,000 school children inside all day on Thursday in two northern California cities after a man threatened to go on a killing spree inspired by Monday's mass murder at Virginia Tech.
French candidates make final campaign push
France's presidential candidates made a final push for support yesterday, the last day of campaigning before tomorrow's first round ballot with rightist Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal favourites to win.
Caribbean briefs
The main opposition United National Congress (UNC) yesterday condemned the decision of House Speaker Barendra Sinanan to bar former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday from entering the Parliament building as angry supporters shouted words of defiance over the move.
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