Afghan officials: Blast rocks country's capital
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Afghan officials says an explosion has rocked central Kabul, the country's capital city.
Nasart Rahimi, a spokesman for the interior ministry, said Saturday the blast occurred during an ongoing shootout with security forces outside the telecommunications ministry.
Rahimi did not provide details on any casualties.
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No one has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Both Taliban insurgents and the Islamic state group are active in eastern Afghanistan and have previously claimed attacks in Kabul.