Gunmen attack memorial for Afghan Shiite leader, 18 injured

Gunmen attack memorial for Afghan Shiite leader, 18 injured

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen attacked a remembrance ceremony for a minority Shiite leader in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday, wounding at least 18 people, officials said. Interior Ministry spokesman Nusrat Rahimi said some of the victims may have died, but details remained sketchy. Several prominent political leaders escaped the ceremony unhurt, including Abdullah Abdullah, a […]

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