Malawian President Joyce Banda 'annuls election'

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Malawi's President Joyce Banda says she is annulling this week's general election - in which she was a candidate - because of voting "irregularities".

Ms Banda had earlier said Tuesday's vote had been marred by rigging, multiple voting and computer-hacking.

She said a new vote should be held within 90 days but she would not stand again in any new poll.

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Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

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