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Afghan Official: Taliban Attack Kills 5, Including Child

Associated Press

   KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - An Afghan official says a suicide attack has
   targeted a convoy carrying officials from the country's intelligence
   service, killing five people, including a child, in eastern Nangarhar
   province. The Taliban claimed the attack.

   Attaullah Khogyani, the provincial governor's spokesman, says three
   security personnel were among those killed on Friday. He says 17 people
   were wounded, including six security personnel.

   The attack was the latest in near-daily bombings staged by the Taliban,
   who hold sway over nearly half the country. Nangarhar has become
   increasingly violent in recent years as both the Taliban and an Islamic
   State affiliate are active there.

   Last week, more than 60 people were killed in a brutal attack on a
   mosque in the province, and more than 100 were wounded. No one claimed
   responsibility for that attack.

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