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Over 60 worshippers killed in suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan

October 21, 2017

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A mosque in Kabul and a Sunni Mosque in the Ghor province was struck during Friday prayers. 

Kabul, Afghanistan.

Kabul, Afghanistan.

The target was said to be a warlord.

Afghanistan's president has since spoken out saying they need to step up the fight against terrorism. 

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