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9 Afghan Civilians, 6 Americans Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing

HeadlineMay 17, 2013

The death toll from a suicide car bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul Thursday has reached at least 16. The blast targeted U.S. military vehicles. Six of the dead were reportedly Americans. Nine Afghan civilians were also killed. An insurgent group claimed responsibility, saying it has launched a new cell in response to reports U.S. troops could remain in Afghanistan far beyond next year.

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