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In this Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 photo, an Afghan soldier stands guard in front of an election poster for presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Taliban have warned Afghanistan’s 9.6 million eligible voters to stay away from polling stations during Saturday’s presidential election. Ghani and and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah -- who shared power for five years in a so-called unity government -- are the leading contenders in the election. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

At a glance: Key factors in Afghanistan’s tense election

By RAHIM FAIEZ - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, photo, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a candidate in Afghanistan’s upcoming presidential election poses for a photo, in Kabul, Afghanistan. From American ally to US-declared terrorist, and now presidential candidate in Saturday’s polls, Hekmatyar’s past is inextricably linked to Afghanistan’s volatile history. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

AP Interview: From warlord to Afghan presidential candidate

By KATHY GANNON - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, file photo, Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a press conference at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Ahmad Jamshid, File)

Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai’s opponents in quiet talks with Taliban to forge peace deal

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Afghan security forces rush to a battle in Kabul on Sunday, when militants launched a series of coordinated attacks across the city. The militant group Hizb-i-Islami, which walked out of peace talks last month, returned after their attack was foiled. (Associated Press)

Afghan militants return to peace talks

By Ashish Kumar Sen - The Washington Times

Frustrated family wants CIA detainee’s remains

By Adam Goldman and Kathy Gannon - Associated Press

Bygone warlords feed anti-Western attitudes

Jihadists attack ethnic group in Pakistan

Jihadists attack ethnic group in Pakistan