Expectations Still Shifting as Afghans Vote

Polls have closed as millions of Afghans turned out to vote in presidential elections that pundits view as a yardstick of the country's stability. How are the signs so far? Despite threats of violence from the Taliban, turnout appears high. Will fears of corruption be fulfilled? Even as counting begins, commentators' expectations are still shifting, with more predicting that President Karzai will fail to win a majority and face runoff elections Full Story »

Posted by Derek Hawkins
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Subjects: World, Business, Media
Topics: Afghanistan, Taliban
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Aug 20, 2009 - 12:19 PM PDT
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Aug 20, 2009 - 12:19 PM PDT

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