Politics

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Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayyaf, an influential lawmaker and religious scholar, waves to his supporters after registering his candidacy in next year's presidential election in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Another former warlord, Ismail Khan, who formerly served as energy and water minister, said he will run for Mr. Sayyaf's first vice presidency in the April 5 vote. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)