Posted on 06/25/2010 11:35:36 PM PDT by rdl6989
KABUL: A huge blast was heard in the Afghan capital Saturday as a US military official arrived for meetings to explain the sacking of the US commander of foreign forces in the country, witnesses told AFP.
The blast took place in the centre of the city, at 9:55 am, the witnesses said.
A spokesman for the interior ministry, Zemarai Bashery, said he had heard the blast, the cause of which was being investigated.
It seemed to have taken place near the foreign ministry, he said.
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“Huge Kabul blast as US military chief visits:witnesses”
(AFP) – 1 hour ago
KABUL —
SNIPPET: “It seemed to have taken place near the foreign ministry, he said.
The blast happened as US Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Kabul late Friday on a mission to reassure Afghan leaders following the sacking of the top commander in Kabul.
Mullen was set to meet Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the presidential office confirmed, after US General Stanley McChrystal was sacked for insubordination.
During his one-day visit, Mullen was also set to meet US and NATO officials, the US embassy said.”
Another act of muslim terrorism. God bless our troops.
Embolden the Enemy and bad sh1t’ll happen.
You betcha.
REMEMBER: Breaking news is always subject to change as details come in.
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http://www.hindustantimes.com/Explosion-hits-Chinese-embassy-and-UN-office/Article1-563377.aspx
“Explosion hits Chinese embassy and UN office”
DPA,
Kabul, June 26, 2010
First Published: 12:01 IST(26/6/2010)
Last Updated: 12:03 IST(26/6/2010)
SNIPPET: “The explosion took place close to the Chinese embassy and a UN office, said Zamarai Bashary, a spokesman for the interior ministry. There were no reports of casualties.
The blast, which occurred on the same road where the foreign ministry is located, was caused by an Afghan army vehicle packed with explosives, said a security official who did not want to be named.”
NOTE The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a146426.html
Explosion in Kabul
Kabul, June 26
An explosion, caused by a suicide bomber, took place near the foreign ministry here Saturday, an official said.
“The explosion was a suicide attack and took place on the road leading to the foreign ministry,” Xinhua reported quoting a security official.
The foreign ministry is situated next to the Presidential Palace.
Last updated on Jun 26th, 2010 at 11:27 am IST
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5heLBa5E6P745qx8j6NFSoY2BK5jw
“Huge Kabul blast as US military chief visits: witnesses”
By Lynne O’Donnell (AFP) – 1 hour ago
KABUL —
SNIPPET: “Sirens could be heard wailing across the city as emergency services and police rushed to the site, near the presidential palace, where Karzai was set to hold a press conference on drugs.
His meeting with Mullen was set for later in the day, during which Mullen was expected to explain the circumstances leading up to McChrystal’s sacking and reassure Karzai that a change of leadership did not mean a change of tactics.”
You’re welcome Big Look.
UPDATE:
“Explosion in central Kabul was accident, ISAF says (1st Lead)”
Jun 26, 2010, 7:53 GMT
SNIPPET: “Kabul - An explosion that rocked the centre of Kabul Saturday morning was caused by the accidental detonation of a mine, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said, defusing fears of a terror attack.
‘All we know is that an anti-personnel mine was detonated while it was being carried by ANA [Afghan National Army] vehicle,’ an ISAF spokesman said.”
mission accomplished
The Chinese Embassy, UN Offices, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are as “near” to the Presidential Palace as the Capitol to the White House, only with buildings and blocked streets between them.
Yes, I'm in Baghdad. Nice, peaceful day here.
But thanks for checking up.
I've e-mailed a couple of friends who work at Bagram in Kabul...they're OK.
That is good. The more peaceful the better.
Thanks for responding.
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