31.   Independent observers and Western donors said the elections were marred by gross irregularities and Hamad may not have won.

32.   Independent election observers have expressed concern the election could be marred by possible ruling party abuses and voter apathy.

33.   Independent election observers have expressed concern the election could be marred by possible ruling party abuses.

34.   King Norodom Sihanouk said Tuesday he would ask the United Nations to help ensure that upcoming elections are not marred by intimidation or political violence.

35.   Logistical delays and a boycott by some major opposition parties marred parliamentary elections on Sunday in this Central African nation.

36.   Most people voted freely, but the election was marred by violence and was poorly administrated, election monitors said Thursday.

37.   Recent elections have been marred by massive vote buying which have allowed provincial godfathers, corrupt businessmen and politicians with criminal pasts to enter government.

38.   President Robert Mugabe was declared the winner in the widely criticized election being marred by political intimidation, violence, and vote rigging.

39.   Reports of gunmen pressuring voters, arson and other intimidation Sunday marred parliamentary elections meant to steer Albania toward recovery after months of chaos.

40.   Still, voter fraud and other electoral irregularities marred the elections.