When the medieval Crusaders drove East for the holy wars, they witnessed worshippers praying with these japa malas, admired the technique, and brought the idea home to Europe as rosary.

他们看到礼拜者戴着念珠祷告着，欣赏他们的方法，并把这个理念和念珠带回了欧洲。

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Mr Anastasiades and Mr Malas, backed by the left-wing Akel party, will now contest the run-off vote.

BBC: Cyprus election: Anastasiades and Malas go to run-off

With all the votes counted, Mr Anastasiades, a conservative, secured 45.46%, well ahead of his nearest rival, Stavros Malas, on 26.91%.

BBC: Cyprus election: Anastasiades and Malas go to run-off

According to the latest polls, his closest rival among the 10 other candidates is Mr Malas, who is backed by Akel, closely followed by Giorgos Lillikas, an independent.

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