Suicide Bomber Hits Kabul

Explosions and gunfire in the center of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, have left at least 17 people dead, officials say.

The attack took place in an area of hotels and guesthouses popular with foreigners. Up to nine Indians, a Frenchman and an Italian were killed.

BBC

US claims to be securing Afghanistan and could not stop a suicide bomber in Austin, Texas, last week.