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Libya election success for secularist Jibril's bloc
Source: BBC
Results from Libya's first elections since the overthrow of Col Gaddafi have shown gains for an alliance of parties seen as broadly secular.
The National Forces Alliance, led by ex-interim Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril, has won 39 out of 80 seats reserved for political parties.
The Muslim Brotherhood's party has gained 17.
The 200-member General National Assembly will also include dozens of independent candidates.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18880908