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Afghan deputy spy chief killed in blast

INCREASED BRUTALITY: The brazen attack in broad daylight outside a mosque during the holy month of Ramadan highlights just how treacherous the Taliban has become

AFP , KABUL

The envoys called for a “fair process” to prevail after claims of massive fraud while UN envoy Kai Eide called on Afghanistan’s next leader to show determination to implement reforms to take the country forward.

Karzai leads his main rival Abdullah Abdullah 47.3 percent to 32.6 percent based on results from just over 60 percent of polling stations.

But Abdullah, who has alleged state-engineered fraud, has said he will not accept the result if he considers it compromised by irregularities.

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