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Two blasts, gunfire heard in centre of Afghan capital-witnesses

by Reuters
Friday, 19 August 2011 02:43 GMT

KABUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Two explosions were heard in the centre of the Afghan capital on Thursday, witnesses said, followed by gunfire near British diplomatic offices.

The NATO-led force in Afghanistan said the blasts hit near the offices of British diplomatic offices, while other officials said they were close to a U.N. compound. here were no immediate reports about casualties. (Reporting by Paul Tait)

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