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Rockets Land Near Afghan Presidential Palace During Outdoor Eid Prayers

HeadlineJul 20, 2021

In Afghanistan, three rockets landed near the presidential palace in Kabul earlier today while Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and other top officials were taking part in outdoor Eid prayers. The incident was aired live on television. There were no immediate reports of injuries. The Taliban denied responsibility for the blasts.

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