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May 11, 2009

Bombings in Afghanistan Kill 18
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Eight workers died when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in eastern
Nangarhar province 
Wreackage of a vehicle following a remote-controlled bomb explosion in
Dah Bala district of Nangarhar province, 10 May 2009Afghan officials say
a series of bomb and suicide attacks Sunday killed at least 18 people,
including 11 construction workers. Eight workers died when their vehicle
hit a roadside bomb in eastern Nangarhar province, while three more
construction workers were killed in a similar incident in southeastern
Zabul province. In southern Helmand province, a double suicide bombing
claimed by the Taliban killed four security personnel and three
civilians. Local officials say the first bomber blew himself up near a
police checkpoint in the town of Gereshk, while the second bomber struck
as Afghan security forces arrived at the scene. Also Sunday, the U.S.
military said Afghan and coalition forces killed one militant and
detained seven others in eastern Paktika province. In a separate
operation in northeastern Nangarhar province, Afghan and coalition
forces say they captured five suspected militants, including a Taliban
commander.


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