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Gunmen storm Kabul bank on Afghan vote eve

Updated on Aug 19, 2009 09:34 pm IST

At least three gunmen all reported to be members of the Taliban, stormed a central Kabul bank on Wednesday morning, and are currently surrounded by police. This morning's attack came as the Afghan capital was converted into a virtual fortress, being placed under tight security ahead of Thursday's presidential and provincial council elections.

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