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Published 11/02/2009 by Sify

Karzai declared winner in Afghan presidential poll

The Afghan Independent Election Commission Monday declared incumbent Hamid Karzai the winner of the presidential election after his challenger pulled out of the coming weekend's runoff. The commission cancelled Saturday's second round of voting and declared Karzai president...

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Karzai declared winner in Afghan presidential poll