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Afghan Truck Bomb Hits U.S. Troops

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Two Afghan civilians killed, some 80 troops injured.

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Two Afghan civilians were killed and some 80 U.S. soldiers were injured when a suicide truck bomber rammed into a military base in the eastern province of Wardak in Afghanistan. NATO said none of the injuries are life-threatening. Saturday's attacks came on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the assault.

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