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Suicide Blast Kills 8 in Kabul Diplomatic Zone

by Ayaz Gul

   ISLAMABAD --

   A suicide bomber struck the diplomatic enclave in the Afghan capital
   Kabul, killing at least 8 people and wounding many more, health
   ministry officials reported.
   Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.

   Last week a suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden care near the
   Afghan military academy in the capital city, killing 15 cadets and
   wounding several others. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the
   bombing.

   A suicide bomber during the same week stormed a crowded Shi'ite Muslim
   mosque in Kabul, killing around 50 worshipers. Islamic State claimed it
   plotted the attack.