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Loud explosion, gunfire rock downtown Kabul

In recent years Kabul has been hit by multiple deadly attacks. [AFP]

A loud explosion and follow-up gunfire were heard near the Afghan communication ministry in central Kabul on Saturday, officials said.

The blast occurred a day after talks collapsed between the Taliban and Afghan representatives, but no one claimed immediate responsibility and there was no immediate word on casualties.

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