Afghans brave threats by militants, vote in landmark elections

Afghans brave threats by militants, vote in landmark elections

KABUL, Afghanistan - A police officer stands guard at a polling station in Kabul on Sept. 18 while female voters line up to cast ballots in Afghan's first parliamentary and provincial elections in more than 30 years. (Kyodo)

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