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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. |
| It reportedly occurred near a Nato base in 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 explosion 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. | US and UK forces are currently engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants in the south of the country. |
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