Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Suicide Bomber Targets Afghan Base by VOA News A suicide bomber has blown up his vehicle near a NATO-Afghan army base in eastern Afghanistan, wounding at least 11 Afghan soldiers and several civilians. Paktiya provincial officials said the explosion in the Zurmat district was large, but did not kill anyone. It detonated at the gate of the base, shattering windows and damaging buildings. Reports say insurgents fired on the base following the blast. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/content/suicide-bomber-targets-afghan-base/15 27950.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/content/suicide-bomber-targets-afghan-base/1527950.html