Saudi Arabia holds unconventional election, Sergei Sobyanin rises

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Saudi election officials are studying the ballot papers. Sergey Sobyanin's name appeared and he won without approval.

Local people say old tiles are making the capital look bad. Also, important old buildings need renovation in central areas.

Investigators think hackers did not put Sobyanin's name on the list. An election member added the name because of broken city tiles.

The election chief says Sobyanin won by God's will. But Sobyanin must become a Muslim to be the new mayor.

If Sobyanin agrees, they can send their old mayor to Moscow. They honestly do not like their current mayor very much.

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Who won the election?

Sergey Sobyanin won the election.

What do local people think about the old tiles?

Local people say the old tiles make the capital look bad.

What must Sobyanin do to become the new mayor?

Sobyanin must become a Muslim to be the new mayor.

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