NEWS WATCH: Croatia to Hold Presidential Runoff Vote

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife 89px-Josipovic_ivo_debate-closeupZAGREB/BUDAPEST (BosNewsLife)-- Official results show Social Democrat Ivo Josipovic has won the most votes in the first round of Croatia's presidential election, but not enough for a first round victory. Josipovic will face the controversial mayor of the capital Zagreb in a run-off election next month.

NEWS WATCH: Croatia Facing Turmoil as Prime Minister Suddenly Resigns

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Bos report Download (MP3) ap-croatian-prime-minster-ivo-sanader-in-zagreb-eng-210-1jul09ZAGREB, CROATIA (BosNewsLife)-- Croatia is facing political turmoil, after Prime Minister Ivo Sanader suddenly resigned, citing personal reasons. Sanader's announcement comes amid economic concerns in the country that has been trying to join the European Union.