Taliban strikes Afghanistan again

Updated On Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST
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Afghan security forces inspect the site of a suicide attack after clashes with Taliban fighters in front of the Parliament, in Kabul. The Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

Afghan security forces inspect the site of a suicide attack after clashes with Taliban fighters in front of the Parliament, in Kabul. The Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (AP Photo)

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Smoke rises at the site of a suicide attack during clashes with Taliban fighters in front of the Parliament in Kabul. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

Smoke rises at the site of a suicide attack during clashes with Taliban fighters in front of the Parliament in Kabul. (AP Photo)

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Members of Afghan security forces arrive at the site of the attack near the Afghan parliament in Kabul. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

Members of Afghan security forces arrive at the site of the attack near the Afghan parliament in Kabul. (Reuters Photo)

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An Afghan municipality worker carries the dead body of a Taliban attacker after clashes with security forces in front of the Parliament, in Kabul. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

An Afghan municipality worker carries the dead body of a Taliban attacker after clashes with security forces in front of the Parliament, in Kabul. (AP Photo)

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Afghan security forces take positions at the site of the suicide attack. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

Afghan security forces take positions at the site of the suicide attack. (AP Photo)

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Women walk past as smoke rises from the site of the suicide attack near the Afghan Parliament. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

Women walk past as smoke rises from the site of the suicide attack near the Afghan Parliament. (Reuters Photo)

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A member of Afghan security forces holds a rifle at the site of the suicide attack near the Afghan Parliament. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

A member of Afghan security forces holds a rifle at the site of the suicide attack near the Afghan Parliament. (Reuters Photo)

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An Afghan soldier loads a military vehicle at the site of the suicide attack. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

An Afghan soldier loads a military vehicle at the site of the suicide attack. (AP Photo)

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Members of security forces stand at the site of the attack. A Taliban suicide bomber and six gunmen attacked the Afghan Parliament, wounding at least 19 people and sending a plume of black smoke across Kabul. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

Members of security forces stand at the site of the attack. A Taliban suicide bomber and six gunmen attacked the Afghan Parliament, wounding at least 19 people and sending a plume of black smoke across Kabul. (Reuters Photo)

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Afghan security forces inspect damages at the site of the suicide attack outside the Parliament building in Kabul. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 05:43 pm IST

Afghan security forces inspect damages at the site of the suicide attack outside the Parliament building in Kabul. (AP Photo)

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