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Added on the 03/08/2021 21:08:25 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
A huge blast rocks the Afghan capital Kabul, sending a thick plume of smoke into the sky as the Taliban press on with their campaign to capture three regional capitals over the past few days. IMAGES
Smoke is seen rising from the Kabul Longan Hotel the Afghan capital, after blasts and gunfire were heard in the hotel popular with Chinese business visitors. Taliban security forces were leading an operation at the site and cordoned off neighbouring streets. IMAGES
Emergency services work at the scene after at least eight people were killed and about 30 hurt in a powerful explosion that partly destroyed a five-star hotel being refurbished in central Havana, Cuba. IMAGES
Smoke billows above Kabul after a blast was heard in the Afghan capital, hours after US President Joe Biden warned of the possibility of terror attacks on the airport. A security official from the recently deposed Afghan government told AFP it was a rocket that "initial information shows hit a house". IMAGES
An explosion targeting the convoy of Afghanistan's vice president Amrullah Saleh convoy rocked central Kabul early Wednesday, sending thick plume of smoke in the sky. "This terrorist attack has failed and Saleh is safe and fine," said Razwan Murad, the head of Saleh's media office. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.