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Polls: Karzai Could Face Run-off Al Jazeera English | As a crucial election approaches, a recent poll shows Karzai is expected to get more votes, but it might not be enough to prevent a second round of voting.
Rocking The Vote, Afghan-StyleNPR | Afghans are using tactics familiar to Americans to get voters to the polls, including rallies, concerts and the Internet.
Photo Essay: Afghanistan’s Long WarForeign Policy | A look back at Afghanistan over the past decade, from the Taliban takeover, through the search for Bin Laden, to NATO's current mission in the country.
President Karzai’s Supporters ‘Buy’ Votes for Afghanistan ElectionThe Times | The Times reports evidence of planned election fraud in the Aug. 20 vote. Some areas of the country will be difficult or impossible to monitor, and irregularities could damage the legitimacy of the election.
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