Afghanistan Presidential Poll Hailed As A 'Success' -- BBC
Afghan and Western leaders have described Afghanistan's presidential election and the turnout as a success.
The votes of more than seven million Afghans estimated to have taken part - out of an electorate of 12 million - are now being counted.
The election commission has received 162 allegations of fraud after the poll marked by sporadic violence and reports of ballot-paper shortages.
It marks the strife-torn nation's first transfer of power via the ballot box.
Eight candidates are seeking to succeed President Hamid Karzai. A second round run-off between the top two contenders may be needed to decide the winner, correspondents say.
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More News On Afghanistan's Election
Tallying of votes begins after Afghanistan elections -- FOX News
Turnout High, Ballot Papers Low In Afghan Election -- Radio Free Europe
Over 7 million voters participated in historic Afghan elections -- Khaama Press
Afghan election officials receive 1269 complaints of potential fraud -- Khaama Press
Roadside bomb kills three Afghan poll workers -- Al Jazeera
Bomb destroys Afghan election truck, kills three -- Times of India/AFP
54 militants killed on Afghan election day -- Press TV
94 Taliban militants killed in Afghan counter-terrorism operations -- Khaama Press
690 attacks recorded during elections day in Afghanistan -- Khaama Press
Afghanistan enjoys peaceful presidential elections -- Euronews
Relief Follows Afghanistan's Mostly Peaceful Landmark Vote -- Voice of America
Afghan Candidates Promise to Respect Results -- Time
Hope and Pride After Afghan Elections -- Epoch Times
Karzai: Election Makes Afghanistan 'Proud and Successful' -- Voice of America
Obama hails Afghan elections as milestone toward democracy -- FOX News
Photos: Afghanistan election -- CNN
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