Afghan Presidential Election Vote Count Start Second RoundPlaces counting in Afghanistan has been closed and the counting begins for the second round of the presidential election between presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani.
 Previous Taliban threatening to disrupt elections on Saturday (14/6) that the violence, but the situation throughout Afghanistan seemed safe and the day passed without major attacks. Afghan Interior Ministry reported there were 150 small attacks, including roadside bombs and rocket fire.
 VOA reporters in Kabul said the explosion occurred in several capital Saturday morning, but there were no reports of casualties.
 Afghan Army has tightened security by setting up more checkpoints, searched cars and prohibit trucks on the streets of Kabul.
 International Security Assistance Force on Saturday praised the success of the Afghan army and said the election was "clearly shows the confidence of the Afghan people against their security forces."
 Both presidential candidates promised to maintain close ties with the U.S. military. It will make nearly 10,000 American troops could remain there for two years for counter-terrorism operations and continue to train and advise the Afghan army and police.
 Both candidates it is time to be part of the cabinet of President Hamid Karzai, who has served since December 2001 after the defeat of the Taliban government.
 Preliminary results will be officially announced July 2nd fastest.