3 Americans and 2 Others Are Killed by Taliban -- NYTimes

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three Americans and two other foreign service members were killed Friday in an attack in eastern Afghanistan, officials said.

First Vice President Ahmad Zia Masood will join Gul Agha Sherzai, a former warlord, in his run against President Hamid Karzai, said Gul Khalid Pushtoon, a lawmaker serving as spokesman for Mr. Sherzai. 3 Americans and 2 Others Are Killed by Taliban

A Popular Afghan Governor Leaves the Presidential Race - NYTimes.com
Afghan governor decides not to run against Karzai -- The Associated Press

Former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan to contest in presidential ...