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Explosion at Afghanistan School Kills at Least 42 Children
An explosion at a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, has killed at least 42 children aged nine to 14, with conflicting reports suggesting either an attack or unexploded ordnance as the cause.
18 Aug, 16:00 — 18 Aug, 16:15
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le-mondeHigh7d ago
Explosion at school in Afghanistan kills at least 42 children
The victims of Monday's blast in Kabul are aged nine to 14, according to the UN mission, UNAMA, which cited 'conflicting reports of either an attack or unexploded ordnance.'
Read full article →vanguard-ngMixed7d ago
At least 42 children injured in Afghan school blast – UN
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for attacks in Dasht-e-Barchi, targeting Shiites who they consider heretics. The post At least 42 children injured in Afghan school blast – UN appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Oduah
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First report: vanguard-ng · 18 Aug, 16:00|Full coverage: 2 · 16m|Window: 16m
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