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Twelve killed in Kabul car bomb Thirteen killed by Kabul car bomb
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At least 12 people have been killed by a suicide car bomb attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the defence ministry has said. At least 13 people have been killed by a suicide car bomb attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the defence ministry has said.
The bomber hit a bus carrying Afghan soldiers during morning rush hour in the south-west of Kabul.The bomber hit a bus carrying Afghan soldiers during morning rush hour in the south-west of Kabul.
The defence ministry said six soldiers and six civilians were killed and seven other people were injured. The defence ministry said six soldiers and seven civilians were killed and a dozen other people were injured.
The blast comes one day after a similar attack on a Nato convoy close to Kabul airport injured 22 Afghans.The blast comes one day after a similar attack on a Nato convoy close to Kabul airport injured 22 Afghans.
The number of dead is expected to rise as many of the wounded have been severely injured.
Witnesses said the bus carrying the soldiers was destroyed in the explosion.Witnesses said the bus carrying the soldiers was destroyed in the explosion.
The bombing is the third suicide attack in the city in the last eight days.The bombing is the third suicide attack in the city in the last eight days.
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates is in Kabul assessing an increase in violence in Afghanistan.US Defence Secretary Robert Gates is in Kabul assessing an increase in violence in Afghanistan.
He said the increase was partially due to an offensive against Taleban militants by international troops from the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (Isaf).He said the increase was partially due to an offensive against Taleban militants by international troops from the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (Isaf).
Afghan military officials say they need more training and equipment to fight the growing Taleban insurgency.Afghan military officials say they need more training and equipment to fight the growing Taleban insurgency.