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Published Feb 15 2010 by Able2Act

Afghanistan ; Suicide Motorcycle Bombing Targets NATO Convoy

A suicide motorcycle bombing killed at least three people and injured seven others at an undisclosed location on the outskirts of Kandahar on Feb. 13. The attacker detonated the explosives-laden motorcycle near a NATO convoy, killing one US soldier and wounding three other troops. The blast also killed an Afghan civilian and injured four others. The attack was likely conducted by the Taliban.

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First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 7 mins ago - 6 reports

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