East Timor elects head

EAST Timor’s former parliament chief Francisco “Lu-Olo” Guterres has won the country’s presidential election, according to a provisional tally.

Mr Guterres secured 57 per cent of the vote. His closest rival, Social Affairs and Education Minister Antonio da Conceicao, polled 32.5 per cent. Mr Guterres is backed by the Fretilin party and CNRT, the party founded by independence hero Xanana Gusmao.