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Afghanistan suicide bomber kills 10 in Khost | |
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A suicide bomber has killed at least 10 people in the eastern Afghan province of Khost, officials say. | |
The attacker drove a motorbike laden with explosives into a Nato military convoy in Khost city. | |
An Afghan television channel said the blast happened as US troops were carrying out vehicle checks. | |
A spokesman for Nato in Khost told the AFP news agency there were "some casualties" from the alliance, but would not provide further details. | |
At least six other Afghan civilians were wounded in the blast in the provincial capital. | |
Hospital officials in Khost city said at least one child and up to three policemen were 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 and hosts mainly US forces. |