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Afghanistan: Explosions at Gas Terminal Kill 11; 2 NATO Soldiers Shot

HeadlineAug 26, 2015

In Afghanistan, a series of explosions at a gas terminal in the western city of Herat have killed 10 children and one adult who were living in a nearby camp for displaced people. Authorities say it is not clear whether the explosions were accidental or the result of an attack. Meanwhile, in Helmand province, two NATO soldiers were killed when men in Afghan military uniforms opened fire at an army base earlier this week.

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