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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 30 > Karzai widens lead in Afghan election

Karzai widens lead in Afghan election


August 30, 2009

KABUL " President Hamid Karzai widened his lead over his main challenger in election returns released Saturday, creeping toward the 50 percent mark that would enable him to avoid a run-off in the divisive presidential contest.

Karzai's top challenger Abdullah Abdullah stepped up his fraud....

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