But a clutch of leading players are within striking distance as World No.1 McIlroy and Woods could not be separated at the end of the second round.

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But it would become harder for them to get along with the clutch of centre-left parties within the present ruling coalition, most of which still want to woo middle-of-the-road voters.

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Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points, including a clutch 3-pointer after the Celtics pulled within four late in the fourth quarter to help the Knicks hang on and advance in the postseason for the first time since 2000.

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