Taliban Suicide Bombing Kills 6

Afghan officials say a suicide truck bomb south of Kabul has killed at least six people, in what is the Taliban's first major attack since the death of its longtime leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar, was confirmed. At least three police and three civilians were killed in the massive blast early Thursday in Puli Alam, the capital of Logar province, according to local government officials. Dozens were also said to be wounded. The Taliban released a statement claiming responsibility for...

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