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The Georgian opposition is refusing to recognize the preliminary results of Saturday’s parliamentary election, which show the national-conservative ruling party leading with 70% of the votes counted. The election commission said Georgian Dream – which favours co-operation with Russia – is leading with 53% of the vote, securing an absolute majority. The Unity electoral alliance, which includes the opposition United National Movement, reportedly received around 10% of votes, behind the Coalition for Change camp on around 11%. Four pro-European opposition blocs that surpassed the 5% threshold col…