BUCHAREST - Romania's top court unanimously rejected as unfounded a request to cancel a May 18 presidential election that was won by Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan, it said in a statement on Thursday.

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Romania's defeated contender George Simion had filed the request alleging interference by other countries. Independent observers have said the election was well-organized. The court will validate the election result on Thursday with Dan in attendance.