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Suicide bomber kills 10 Afghans | |
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At suicide bomber has killed at least 10 civilians in the eastern Afghan province of Khost, officials say. | |
The attacker drove a motorbike laden with explosives into a Nato military convoy. | The attacker drove a motorbike laden with explosives into a Nato military convoy. |
An Afghan television channel said the blast happened as US troops were carrying out vehicle checks. There are no reports of any military casualties. | An Afghan television channel said the blast happened as US troops were carrying out vehicle checks. There are no reports of any military casualties. |
At least six other Afghan civilians were wounded in the blast, which hit the provincial capital Khost City. | At least six other Afghan civilians were wounded in the blast, which hit the provincial capital Khost City. |
Hospital officials in Khost City have said at least one child and up to three policemen are among those killed. | Hospital officials in Khost City have said at least one child and up to three policemen are among those killed. |
It is the second time this month that a suicide attacker has targeted Nato troops in Khost, which is close to the border with Pakistan. | It is the second time this month that a suicide attacker has targeted Nato troops in Khost, which is close to the border with Pakistan. |