Abdullah: Karzai's re-election as Afghan leader 'illegal'

Former presidential challenger Abdullah Abdullah accused Hamid Karzai on Wednesday of lacking a mandate to deliver on pledges of unity and reform.

What the run-off could mean for Afghanistan

Afghans vote on November 7 for a second time in their disputed presidential election, hoping to end weeks of political limbo and uncertainty.

Taliban 'cut off fingers of two Afghan voters'

Afghanistan election monitors are reporting irregularities and violence -- including an attack on voters with ink-stained fingers.

Ethnic tension a factor in Afghan vote, envoy says

Hamid Karzai and his chief rival, who have both claimed election victory, have assured US officials they will respect the outcome of the poll.