Karzai accepts run-off decision

Afghanistan will hold a deciding round of its problem-hit presidential election on 7 November, which will be between President Hamid Karzai and his main rival Abdullah Abdullah.

The news comes a day after a UN-backed panel said it had clear evidence of fraud in August's first round, lowering Mr Karzai's vote share below 50%.

Mr Karzai told a news conference that he accepted the findings, adding they were a "step forward" for democracy.