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Large blast hits near government buildings in Afghan capital


    KABUL (Reuters) - A large explosion hit Afghanistan's capital on Tuesday and sirens could be heard as rescuers raced to the scene in central Kabul near several government buildings.

    There was no immediate word of any casualties.

    A Reuters witness said the explosion hit an intersection near the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Mines.

    The blast was strong enough to rattle windows several kilometres away in Kabul's diplomatic district.

    (Reporting by Kay Johnson; Editing by Nick Macfie)