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June 25, 2013

Taliban Launches Attack Near Afghan Presidential Palace 
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The Taliban has claimed responsibility for an early-morning attack near
the presidential palace in a heavily guarded area of the Afghan capital
Kabul. A Taliban statement said one of the targets was the Ariana Hotel,
which houses a CIA station. The attack came as journalists gathered for
a news conference where President Hamid Karzai was expected to discuss
efforts toward peace talks with the Taliban. Reporters said they ran for
cover as militants opened fire and detonated a vehicle bomb. The exact
number of casualties is unknown with reports as many as four attackers
and three guards were killed. Meanwhile in southern Afghanistan a
roadside bomb killed 11 members of a family, including eight women.

 

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