8 Killed in Blast in Afghan Capital

Afghan officials say at least eight people were killed and more than 100 others were wounded in a powerful blast that struck downtown Kabul early Friday. Sources say the bomb exploded in a heavily populated area near a government compound, adding that many women and children were among the casualties. "I and three of my brothers were at home when a big glass from a window broke and crashed on my head," said bomb blast victim Rohullah Jan. "I just saw my brothers were...

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