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In Guatemala the conservative candidate has won the presidential election.

BBC World Service - Newsday, In Guatemala the conservative candidate has won the presidential election.

President-elect Alejandro Giammattei won just over 59 per cent of the vote.

In Guatemala the conservative candidate, Alejandro Giammattei, has won the presidential election, with just over 59 per cent of the vote. His centre- left rival, the former first lady Sandra Torres, won 41per cent. 

Heavy security is in place in Indian administered Kashmir as the mainly Muslim population prepares to celebrate the festival of Eid al Adha.  

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