No victor in Afghanistan's presidential elections, as both rival candidates agree to a full recount supervised by the U.N.
The deadlock between contenders Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani -- who have been leading in the polls -- raised concern over the transition of power in the country.
This comes as U.S. troops prepare to leave the country after 12 years in Afghanistan fighting Taliban insurgents.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE, JOHN KERRY, SAYING:
"With respect to the national unity both candidates have agreed to abide by the results of the audit and that the winner of the election will serve as president and will immediately form a government of national unity."
Presidential candidate Abdallah Abdullah
(SOUNDBITE) (English) AFGHAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, ABDULLAH ABDULLAH; SAYING:
"At the same time I would request the president of Afghanistan, President Karzai, since we hav
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