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Serious fraud complaints double in Afghan vote

Afghanistan's election fraud watchdog said on Sunday it is probing 567 allegations of abuse it considers serious enough to affect the outcome of the Aug 20 vote, more than double the number announced two days ago.

 

Afghan's Karzai extends poll lead

Afghan's Karzai extends poll lead

President Hamid Karzai extends his lead over his main rival in the Afghan presidential election, official results show.

 

Taliban Cut Off Fingers of 2 Afghan Voters

Taliban Cut Off Fingers of 2 Afghan Voters

An Afghan vote monitoring group says Taliban militants in Afghanistan's south cut off the fingers of two Afghan voters, carrying out a gruesome pre-election threat.

 

Under Threat, Voting Begins

Early indications point to a low initial turnout, as Taliban has pledged to disrupt today's balloting.

 

Afghan calls for media blackout for election

Afghanistan's government on Wednesday called for a media blackout on reporting violence as fresh attacks threatened disruptions a day ahead of pivotal presidential elections.

 

Afghanistan Hit by Attacks Ahead of Election

Afghanistan Hit by Attacks Ahead of Election

The explosions and a suicide bombing that killed three soldiers seemed further indications of Afghanistan’s precarious security situation just days before elections.

 

Iranian official denies reports that election protesters were raped in prison

The parliament speaker says a commission found no evidence of sexual assault.

A day after vowing to investigate allegations that election protesters were sexually abused in Iran's prisons, the parliament speaker dismissed the charges as false.

 

Iran leader approves Ahmadinejad's second term

Iran's Supreme Leader endorsed the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a ceremony boycotted by leading moderates in protest at a disputed poll that plunged Iran into its worst crisis since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

 

100 Iranians Tried for Disputing Election

100 Iranians Tried for Disputing Election

Defendants, who include prominent politicians and activists, are accused of rioting and conspiring to topple ruling regime with support from U.S.

 

Iran Begins Trial of Protesters

Opposition activists stood trial in Tehran Saturday on charges of rioting following the disputed presidential vote.

 

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