Maldivians were voting Saturday in the runoff presidential election which has turned into a virtual referendum on which regional power India or China will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.Neither main opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz nor...
MALE, Maldives — Maldivians were voting Saturday in the runoff presidential election which has turned into a virtual referendum on which regional power — India or China — will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.
Muiz secured a surprise lead with more than 46% of votes in the first round, while Solih secured 39% votes.
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