VOA: Suicide Bombing Kills 31 in Afghan Capital
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Afghan officials say a suicide blast has killed at least 31 people and wounded more than 65 others in Kabul.
Officials and witnesses say the bomber targeted a crowd during celebrations to mark the Persian new year, Nowruz, Wednesday near a Shi'ite Muslim neighborhood.
Islamic State claimed responsibility, according to the SITE Intelligence Group that monitors global jihadist threats. The terrorist group identified the bomber as a Pakistani man, saying he detonated his suicide vest amidst the gathering in the Kart-e-Sakhi area.
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More News On Today's Terror Bombing In Kabul, Afghanistan
The Latest: Afghan official says 31 dead in suicide bombing -- AP
IS Suicide Bomber Kills 33 as Afghans Celebrate New Year -- US News and World Report/AP
Suicide bomber kills more than 30 near shrine in Afghan capital -- Reuters
Blast kills 29 near Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghan officials say -- CNN
Islamic State suicide bomber kills 29 as Afghans celebrate new year -- Los Angeles Times
