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| Afghanistan |
| Bomber kills 10 in eastern Afghanistan |
| 2010-01-08 |
| [Iran Press TV Latest] A bomber targeting a pro-government militia commander has left at least ten people dead and dozens more wounded in Paktia province of eastern Afghanistan. Afghan officials said the attack took place in Gardez outside a branch of the Kabul Bank on Thursday. The dead include a security company manager, his guards and four civilians. Meanwhile, another blast near a girl's school in the eastern province of Laghman has killed one student and wounded three others. Elsewhere, in Khost province, an explosion has rocked a government building. The blast hurt eight people, including the acting governor. Bomb attacks have escalated in recent weeks with civilians bearing the brunt. |
| Posted by:Fred |