Afghan Poll Goes On Despite Attacks ; Turbulent South Sees Slower Turnout
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MILLIONS of Afghans defied Taliban threats and went to the polls yesterday to choose their next president.
While the landmark elections passed off more peacefully than many had expected, they were still marred by a series of attacks around the country.See the full content of this document
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Afghan Poll Goes On Despite Attacks ; Turbulent South Sees Slower Turnout
Turnout varied widely but early reports suggested it was weaker in the turbulent south, casting doubt on whether current president Hamid Karzai will get the 50% of votes he needs to be re-elected wit...
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