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PM ally claims win in Georgia presidential poll as rival concedes

AFP

An ally of billionaire Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili claimed a crushing first-round victory in a presidential vote Sunday after his main opponent conceded defeat and exit polls pointed to an overwhelming win. Giorgi Margvelashvili Choose Change.