Israel's ruling Kadima party has voted for Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni to assume leadership of the party and become prime minister. She defeated her main rival, Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz, in a close contest that was decided by just 431 votes.
Livni now has six weeks to form a new government. After her victory was confirmed she said she would start to representatives from Livni claims victory in party ballot ...
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New allegations raised against Israeli PM ... other parties within 24 hours. Livni is replacing outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert who has been plagued by a corruption scandal. He promised his full co-operation and will remain in a caretaker position until a new government is formed.
(Deutsche Welle)
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