Poll mistrust clouds Belarus vote (BBC)

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Voting is under way in Belarus' presidential elections, amid allegations by the opposition that the ballot has been rigged.

Opponents of President Alexander Lukashenko have called for a mass rally after polls close at 2000 (1800GMT), to protest against electoral fraud.
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Prior to the vote, scores of opposition supporters were detained and a number of foreign election monitors barred.
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Police have said that protesters "trying to destabilise the situation" will be treated as terrorists and could face the death penalty.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4821502.stm

Well, how long before this 'innovation' makes its way into US elections?

[Erika]

1. Electoral fraud is already in the U.S.

It gave us the W.

[eppur_se_muova]

2. "innovation" referring to the DEATH PENALTY for protestors. nt