Islamists Win In Tunisia

CAIRO [MENL] -- Tunisia's long-banned Islamist opposition has won what was
regarded as the first free elections in the North African state.
Officials said Ennahda party was the winner in parliamentary elections
held on Oct. 23 in Tunisia. They said Ennahda, banned for decades by the
former regime of President Zein Bin Abidine Al Ali, would command a majority
of the 217 seat parliament. An announcement on final results was scheduled
for Oct. 26.