Howard concedes defeat in Australian elections

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Source: CNN

Howard concedes defeat in Australian elections


SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- Australia's conservative Prime Minister John Howard has conceded defeat in elections, clearing the way for center-left Labor Party leader Kevin Rudd to take power.
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John Howard concedes defeat to the opposition Labor Party on Saturday.

With nearly 12 years in office, Howard was Australia's second-longest serving prime minister.

Howard delivered his concession speech after it became clear the Labor Party would gain at least 16 seats in parliament giving it a majority in the house that elects the prime minister.

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