US sees no change in Afghan policy post-election

WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday said Afghans had turned out to vote in large numbers despite threats of violence, and U.S. policy in the 8-year-old war would not change in the aftermath of Afghanistan's presidential election. - Reuters
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