Both sides claim victory in Afghanistan elections

President Hamid Karzai and his main rival, Dr Abdullah Abdullah, both claimed victory in the first round of Afghanistan's presidential election this morning, raising fears that the country could split along ethnic lines and erupt in violent protest.
Both sides claim victory in Afghanistan elections - Times Online
Afghan rivals claim poll victory BBC News
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Karzai's campaign chief claims election victory - (Reuters)
دين محمد: کرزی تر خپلو سيالانو مخکې دی
ستاد کرزی: کرزی برنده انتخابات است