LILONGWE, Rajab 30, 1435, May 29, 2014, SPA -- Malawian President Joyce Banda said on Thursday she is ready to step down if the High Court ratifies a disputed election last week and her opponent ends up as the winner, even though she still believes the vote was fraudulent, according to Reuters. The High Court is due to decide on Friday whether the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) should announce the result of the May 20 vote, which Banda's opponent is likely to have won, or if it should recount ballots, a process that could take two months. -- SPA 21:40 LOCAL TIME 18:40 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1238173