> Thursday 18th September, 2008
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> New PM in Israel after Olmert bows out
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> Big News Network.com Wednesday 17th September, 2008
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> Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni has declared victory in the race
> to succeed Ehud Olmert as the country's next prime minister.
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> Mr Olmert has congratulated Ms Livni who will lead the ruling Kadima
> party.
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> Mr Olmert called the primary vote after announcing he was standing
> down to deal with numerous corruption allegations against him.
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> Ms Livni, a former lawyer and Mossad agent, still has to be confirmed
> as winner, as she needs to put together a coalition.
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