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Today on The World: The mood in Afghanistan as the ballots are being counted; Russia’s own version of the American Cash for Clunkers program; and the controversy surrounding South African runner Caster Semenya is she really a she?

See also

• August 21, 2009 -- The day after the vote
• August 21, 2009 -- US awaits Afghan election results
• July 20, 2009 -- Entire program – July 20, 2009
• July 2, 2009 -- Entire program – July 2, 2009