Deadly Blast Strikes Religious Gathering in Kabul

Afghan officials say at least 40 people were killed and dozens of others were wounded in an explosion at a gathering of religious scholars in the capital, Kabul. Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish told VOA the attacker detonated his explosive laden vest as people gathered to mark the Prophet Mohammad's birthday at a local wedding hall. There has been no claim of responsibility for the blast.

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