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Explosion targets Afghan capital Explosion targets Afghan capital
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A large explosion has been heard in central Kabul, officials in the Afghan capital say.A large explosion has been heard in central Kabul, officials in the Afghan capital say.
A plume of smoke has been seen rising above the city's diplomatic quarter. There has been no immediate word on any casualties caused. It reportedly occurred near a Nato base in the city's diplomatic quarter. There has been no immediate word on any casualties caused.
The blast comes less than a week before the country stages presidential and provincial elections. The explosion comes less than a week before the country stages presidential and provincial elections.
Taliban insurgents have vowed to disrupt the elections and have stepped up their attacks in recent weeks.Taliban insurgents have vowed to disrupt the elections and have stepped up their attacks in recent weeks.
US and UK forces are currently engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants in the south of the country.