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Blasts, gunshots heard in Afghan capital

Updated: 2011-08-19 10:20

By Wang huazhong and Wang Jing (chinadaily.com.cn)

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Blasts, gunshots heard in Afghan capital

Heavy smoke in the shape of a mushroom is seen rising from west residential area of Kabul, Aug 19, 2011. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Sounds of two explosions were heard at 5:45 am and 5:47 am Friday morning in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. Sporadic gunshots were heard later.

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