Staffan De Mistura, U.N. representative to South Lebanon, said the developments were destabilizing to the region.

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Mr. STAFFAN DARNOLF (JEMB): We also have to realize we had almost 6, 000 candidates.

NPR: Doubts Linger Over Afghan Election

But Staffan Darnolf, an election commissioner with the JEMB, says most of the accusations are baseless.

NPR: Doubts Linger Over Afghan Election

Staffan de Mistura, the UN chief in the country, claimed that up to 15 insurgents had infiltrated the demonstration in Mazar-i-Sharif.

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Staffan de Mistura, special representative of the U.N. secretary-general for Iraq, deplored the attack and passed along condolences to grieving families.

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Researcher Professor Staffan Ahnve told the BBC News website that it was possible drinking wine helped to calm the nervous system, which might have a beneficial effect on heart rhythm.

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Staffan Darnolf says that's to be expected.

NPR: Doubts Linger Over Afghan Election