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Iran's Leadership Warns Against Further Protest After Certification of Vote

 
TEHRAN, June 30 -- Iran's religious and political leadership warned domestic opponents and Western powers Tuesday that no further protests against a disputed election would be tolerated following official certification of a landslide victory for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. (link)

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