Moldova Communists lose majority

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Moldova's governing Communist Party appears to have lost its majority in parliament, according to preliminary results from Wednesday's election.

With 98% of ballots counted, the four main opposition parties have 50.9% compared with 45.1% for the Communists.

Opposition leaders say they will form an alliance if the result is confirmed.

Wednesday's vote was a re-run of the election in April, which was followed by days of violent demonstrations because of allegations of vote-rigging.

The Communist Party has been in government in Moldova since 2001.