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Huge blast at Nato base in Kabul 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 at least 14, Afghan officials say. 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.