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Afghanistan
12 Die In Rocket Attack At Faryab Wedding Ceremony
2016-11-04
Getting married in Afghanistan is a dangerous business
Security forces in the northern province of Faryab on Thursday said that a rocket hit a wedding ceremony in Kosa Qala village of Khawja Sabzposh district and killed at least 12 civilians.

Five children and six women were among those killed.

In addition, 30 others were wounded including the bride.

According to security officials, the rocket was fired by armed opponents.

The attack comes amid four days of heavy clashes between security forces and the Taliban in the area.
Posted by:badanov

#11  Escalating gun sex?
Posted by: Skidmark   2016-11-04 18:21  

#10  Alla youse - yer rooms!!!!
Posted by: Pappy   2016-11-04 18:21  

#9  What is it about rocketry puns that makes Pappy go ballistic?

Delta V?
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2016-11-04 16:36  

#8  Probably because it ruins the trajectory of the thread.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2016-11-04 16:33  

#7  What is it about rocketry puns that makes Pappy go ballistic?
Posted by: SteveS   2016-11-04 14:49  

#6  *giggle* Not that I approve of puns. Like democracy, they are the lowest form...
Posted by: trailing wife   2016-11-04 14:29  

#5  What lucky girl caught the boom-quet? I'll show myself out....
Posted by: Regular joe   2016-11-04 13:16  

#4  Go to yer room, GORT.
Posted by: Pappy   2016-11-04 08:52  

#3  They had a blast!
Posted by: GORT   2016-11-04 08:18  

#2  I generally stay away from large crowds and public gatherings. I even use the garden entrance at Home Depot. Getting old is also a skill.
Posted by: Besoeker   2016-11-04 07:48  

#1  Hint: Save the fireworks display until after the ceremony.
Posted by: Pappy   2016-11-04 00:17  

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