Afghanistan, US Troops and the Run-off Election

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The White House says President Obama may decide about troops for Afghanistan even before the run-off election on November 7. But a lot depends on security, how the voting's conducted and the outcome. We look at the prospects.  Also, Iran strikes a nuclear deal, and  violence in Rio as Brazil tries to raise funds for the 2016 Olympics.

The White House says President Obama may decide about troops for Afghanistan even before the run-off election on November 7. But a lot depends on security, how the voting's conducted and the outcome. We look at the prospects. Also, Iran strikes a nuclear deal, and dramatic violence in Rio as Brazil tries to raise money for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Banner image: Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) speaks along side with US Senator John Kerry (2nd L) during a joint news conference announcing that there will be a run-off election on November 7 at the presidential palace yesterday in Kabul. Photo: Paula Bronstein /Getty Images

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Andrea Brody, Sonya Geis