Death toll of Afghan capital blast rises to 22
Death toll of Afghan capital blast rises to 22

The toll from a Taliban suicide bombing on Tuesday in the Afghan capital Kabul rose to 22 killed and 38 wounded, interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said.

Previously, officials had said six people died and 14 were wounded. A suicide bomber blew himself up in proximity to the US Embassy. The Taliban claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s bombings.