Afghans vote despite Taliban attacks; turnout appears low

Sunday, September 19, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Despite Taliban rocket strikes and bombings, Afghans voted for a new parliament Saturday, the first election since a fraud-marred presidential ballot last year cast doubt on the legitimacy of the embattled government.

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