London election may produce first Muslim mayor

London election may produce first Muslim mayor

LONDON (AP) — Labour Party politician Sadiq Khan, the son of a bus driver from Pakistan, led London's mayoral race Friday, opening a lead over Conservative rival Zac Goldsmith that left him poised to be the city's first Muslim mayor.

Labour was trounced in Scotland but lost fewer seats than many had expected elsewhere in local and regional elections that underscored Britain's political divisions.

Democrats in Maine strive to unify Clinton, Sanders fans
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Democrats in Maine strive to unify Clinton, Sanders fans

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democrats are hoping to use state conventions to unite supporters of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders as fans of the two candidates engage in sometimes bitter disputes ahead of the presidential election.

The scenario is playing out Friday in Maine, where Democrats are divided between supporters of the Vermont senator and the former secretary of state.

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