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Afghan coalition deal is agreed

Abdullah Abdullah had refused to accept the outcome of the election
Abdullah Abdullah had refused to accept the outcome of the election

Afghanistan's two rival presidential candidates are due to sign a power-sharing agreement tomorrow.

This comes after a stand-off over the disputed 14 June election.

The deadlock was between the leading contenders, Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani.

It had raised concerns about a smooth transition of power in Afghanistan just as US-led troops were leaving.

Mr Ghani and Mr Abdullah had been locked in an acrimonious dispute since the run-off, both effectively claiming victory and Mr Abdullah refusing to accept the outcome.