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Bomber kills eight in Afghanistan

Afghanistan - Suicide bomber kills eight in Helmand attack
Afghanistan - Suicide bomber kills eight in Helmand attack

A suicide bomber has killed eight civilians and two policemen in a crowded bazaar in Afghanistan's southern province of Helmand.

The attack in Musa Qala town was aimed at a police convoy. Eyewitnesses said the bomber walked up to the convoy and detonated his device.

Another 25 people, including two police officers, were wounded.