An explosion occurred in the loading area outside a chemical plant in China, killing at least 23 people. 22 were also injured and 50 vehicles destroyed in the blast, including 38 trucks lined up to deliver chemicals and other goods to nearby factories. The cause of the accident is under investigation, but accounts suggest one of the offloading trucks exploded, causing a chain reaction effecting others nearby.
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3 US troops were killed when a roadside bomb detonated in Ghazni, Afghanistan. A further 4 Americans were injured, 3 soldiers and 1 private contractor. Security forces are attempting to regain control of the province, where large areas are claimed by the Taliban.
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A cleric and his followers were attacked by al-Shabab at a Sufi shrine, for having music during religious ceremonies. 2 suicide bombers detonated in front of the religious center before 4 gunmen stormed inside.
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