Abdullah campaign gets some Pashtun backing as Afghan deal-making process unfolds
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Afghanistan High Turnout is Needed Sign of Hope
Millions of voters defy violence of war in historic Afghanistan high turnout nationwide
Afghan Women Vote in Huge Numbers in Historic Defiance
Predictions that violence against democracy succeeded meet reality of massive Afghan women vote
VIDEO: The Man Leading Afghanistan’s Presidential Contest
Political and military costs of war are measured against Afghanistan’s Presidential contest
Afghan Illiteracy Problem Prompts Unique Ballot Solution
Parties use black and white logos to indicate candidates to accommodate Afghan illiteracy
Historic Crossroads With Afghan Future at Stake in Vote
US departs and Karzai retires if all goes to plan for critical year in hazy Afghan future
Afghan National Census Preps for Coming Historic Vote
Afghan National Census is test for vote with incumbent Karzai not running and US leaving
Will Abdullah Abdullah Become Afghan President?
Can longtime political outsider and reformer Abdullah Abdullah become Afghan President?
Pakistan and Taliban Peace Talks Captivate Nation
In a text message that came from the negotiations, Irfan Siddiqui sent a text message which stated that the atmosphere within the meetings had been “cordial and friendly”. Siddiqui also went onto say about the Taliban that they “responded beyond our expectations”.
Sixteen Afghan Presidential Candidates Disqualified
Afghan Presidential candidates disqualified as warlords battle for election position