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East Timor: Fretilin claims E Timor victory, BBC (2007).

The article deals with the victory claimed by the Fretilin party in the last East Timor elections, in which its support has slipped to 29% of voters.

East Timor parties to form a unity government, International Herald Tribune (2007).

This article deals with the coalition formed by the East Timor's governing party, Fretilin, and an alliance led by former President Xanana Gusmão after the legislative elections.

East Timor: Xanana Gusmao named East Timor prime minister, International Herald Tribune (2007).

This article deals with East Timor’s President Jose Ramos-Horta appointed Xanana Gusmao to be named Prime Minister after weeks of political deadlock.

East Timor: Gusmao sworn in as East Timor PM, BBC (2007).

This article deals with Xanana Gusmao’s appointment to be the prime minister of Esat Timor and the violent protests that occurred in the country.

E Timor president shot by rebels, BBC (2008).

This article deals with East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta's condition after being shot by rebel soldiers.

Timor-Leste: Choosing Between Asean and Burmese Reform? The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses Timor Leste support in promoting democracy in Myanmar.

Is East Timor's former army chief preparing for a presidential run? Australia Network News (2011).

This article provides dialogue discussing the speculation of Timor Leste’s former army chief to run for Presidential elections.

Timor Leste's Ramos-Horta to decide on political future in January, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses candidates for Timor Leste future Presidential Elections in 2012.

Angelita Pires joins East Timor Presidential race, Australia Network News (2012).

This article provides interview with Timor Leste's Presidential election candidate Angelita Pires. She recently declared her nomination in presidential election and preparing to campaign.

Waiting for the top-two among 13 in Timor Leste election, The Jakarta Post (2012).

This article discusses the candidates for Timor Leste Presidential Election on March 17. The campaign has began and 13 candidates have registered.

Race to the top in East Timor, Asia Times (2012).

This article discusses the elections to be conducted this year to elect the president and parliament scheduled for March and June. There are 12 candidates contesting for the presidential elections.

East Timor Voters Go To Poll, VOA (2012).

This article discusses the voting for Timor Leste Presidential Election. The election is held on March 17 with 12 candidates participating.

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East Timor President Jose Ramos Horta Admits Poll Defeat, BBC News (2012)

This article discusses the result of the first round Presidential Election in Timor Leste. After 70% of votes were counted, two Presidential candidates will face a run-off on April 21. The final result has not been announced by the Election Commission.

Brothers in electoral arms in East Timor, Asia Times, (2012)

This article states that Francisco Guterres, the Fretilin party president, and Jose Maria Vasconcelos, a former defense chief, will face each other during the second round of the presidential elections in Timor Leste.

East Timor in presidential run-off election, BBC (2012).

This article discusses the election for President in Timor Leste. The election is a run-off between two candidates; Mr. Francisco Guterres and Mr. Taur Matan Ruak.

Timor-Leste presidential candidate Taur Matan Ruak declares victory, Xinhua (2012).

This article discusses the election of Mr. Taur Matan Ruak for Timor-Leste's president. The president is elected for a term of five years and the parliamentary election is scheduled for July 7.