Afghan Election Results Give Karzai Clear Majority

Afghan Election Results Give Karzai Clear Majority

Afghanistan's election commission says President Hamid Karzai has received more than 50 percent of the vote, surpassing the margin needed to avoid a run-off. Tuesday's announcement comes as the country's electoral watchdog, Afghanistan's Electoral Complaints Commission, says it has found "clear and convincing evidence of fraud" in the vote, and has ordered a recount of questionable ballots. VOA's Chris Simkins has more on the story.