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Kenyan presidential election heads to nail-biting finish

Kenya's presidential race tightened on Friday as Uhuru Kenyatta's lead narrowed over his main rival, Prime Minister Raila Odinga, raising the prospect of a second-round run-off.

 

Security big worry as Afghans gear up for run-off

Security big worry as Afghans gear up for run-off

Afghanistan will hardly have enough time to provide full security during a presidential election run-off in November, a senior official said on Thursday as preparations for the second round entered full swing.

 

Thousands of Afghan ballots tossed for fraud

Thousands of Afghan ballots tossed for fraud

Fraud investigators have thrown out hundreds of thousands of ballots for Afghanistan's president from the country's disputed ...

 

Afghanistan gears up for final election result

Afghanistan gears up for final election result

A U.N.-backed fraud watchdog said Friday it was close to a verdict in its probe of Afghanistan's presidential election, which could force incumbent Hamid Karzai into a run-off against his main rival.

 

Karzai 'heading for election win'

Karzai 'heading for election win'

Afghan President Hamid Karzai's campaign chief says he has won enough votes to secure a majority, avoiding a run-off.

 

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