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Free Speech Radio News lineup - Wednesday, March 29, 2006

ISRAELI ELECTION RESULTS Israeli Interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert today began the process of coalition-building after his presumed victory in yesterday's election. During his campaign, Olmert promised to define Israel's permanent borders by 2010. Yesterday's election turnout is said to be the lowest in the country's history. U.S. SEVERS DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH HAMAS-BACKED OFFICIALS The US government severed all ties with the Palestinian Hamas-led government today, minutes before its official swearing in ceremony. Laila el-Haddad has more from Gaza. In a directive distributed today to diplomats…