Karzai Speaks with VOA on Afghan Political Tensions, Relations with West --- KABUL — These are the last days of Hamid Karzai’s presidency in Afghanistan. The election to replace him is mired in controversy and accusations of vote rigging. As the country awaits a high-stakes U.N.-supervised election audit, Karzai spoke with VOA Afghan service correspondent Shaista Lami about his thoughts on the current political situation, his tumultuous relationship with western countries, and the future of his country and his own political career. --- A transcript of the interview in English follows. - More, http://www.voanews.com/content/karzai-speaks-with-voa-afghan-political-tensions-relations-with-west/1958476.html