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The Presidential election seems to be catching public attention. Mentioned briefly on BBC World Service (radio) back of 4 o’clock this morning and highlighted just now on BBC 1 (TV).
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Getting entertaining. Ignatious is attacking Kirsan and Markosnat every opportunity! !!
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BBC News giving it a little coverage online - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28736058">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28736058</a><!-- m -->
Forgot about the alien thing!
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Incredibly stormy meeting. Procedings held up after the Ivory Coast delegates was refused recognition to ask a question.
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Headline on a Nowegian Paper reporting on this morning "Chaos in Tromso".
Elections start in 30 mins. Will keep you informed.
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Garry promising to cut fees by 50% from tommorrow. No fees from 2016. Budget doubled from tomorrow
Kirsan trying to bribe in his speech
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Kirsans speech was everything Garry does I'll double. Didn't pledge to cut fees or increase the FIDE budget.
One thing about Garrys ticket. He has someone from Africa on it. Really good to see
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Votes have been cast. Just waiting for the results
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Kirsan wins 110 - 61
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