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Afghan governor 'survives attack' Afghan minister hurt in bombing
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At least three people were killed when a suicide bomber rammed the car of the provincial governor in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say. Three people have been killed in a suicide bombing in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar which left the culture minister slightly hurt, officials say.
Governor Assadullah Khalid was slightly injured, as was culture minister Abdul Kareem Khuram who was travelling with him, the Interior Ministry said. The bomber rammed his car into a convoy of government vehicles carrying the minister, Abdul Kareem Khuram, said provincial governor Assadullah Khalid.
Two policemen were among six killed in blasts in the city earlier on Thursday. "I am fine, but the information minister is wounded," Mr Khalid said.
The violence comes after troops killed top Taleban commander Mullah Dadullah. Militants have vowed more attacks. The attack comes after troops killed top Taleban commander Mullah Dadullah. Militants have vowed more violence.
Two policemen were among six killed in two separate blasts just metres apart in Kandahar earlier on Thursday.