Karzai Widens Lead As Afghan Vote Recount Ordered

U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry met Monday with Karzai to discuss the election. Although an embassy spokeswoman declined to provide details, U.S. officials in Kabul told reporters privately that Eikenberry urged Karzai not to claim victory based on the disputed count.

Commission officials say they are investigating more than 720 major fraud claims. Karzai Widens Lead As Afghan Vote Recount Ordered

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