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Huge blast near Nato Kabul base | |
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A suicide car bomb has exploded outside the Nato headquarters in Kabul, killing at least three people and wounding about 70, Afghan officials say. | |
A plume of smoke was seen rising above the area, where the presidential palace and embassies are also located. | A plume of smoke was seen rising above the area, where the presidential palace and embassies are also located. |
The explosion comes less than a week before Afghanistan stages presidential and provincial elections. | The explosion comes less than a week before Afghanistan 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. |
The blast rocked Kabul's heavily fortified area on Saturday morning. | The blast rocked Kabul's heavily fortified area on Saturday morning. |
Sirens blared as police and ambulances rushed to the area which was sealed off by international forces. | Sirens blared as police and ambulances rushed to the area which was sealed off by international forces. |