Afghanistan Chooses a New Leader

Afghan voters are going to the polls Saturday to choose a new president amid heavy security. Results are not expected for a few weeks. A second round may be needed if none of the eight candidates gets more than half the vote. Outgoing President Hamid Karzai voted Saturday morning. Security is tight across the nation because insurgents have promised to disrupt Saturday's vote. The lead-up to the vote has been fraught with violence.  However, there has been little violence...

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