A truce is in effect, as of midnight.Russian Air Force attacks on opposition positions were reported to have been intensified before the truce took effect.(BBC)
Counting begins of the votes cast yesterday with exit polls indicating that the existing coalition will not gain enough votes to govern without reaching a deal with other parties.(BBC)
Counting of votes begins inIran after polling hours in yesterday'selection were extended by six hours due to a heavy turnout. Reports indicate thatreformist candidates are doing well in the early count.(Reuters via Swiss info)(AP)
