Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao arrives in KabulOctober 9th, 2009 KABUL - Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has arrived in Afghan capital Kabul to assess the situation arising out of Thursday's bomb blast outside the Indian embassy there, which claimed 17 lives and injured over 60. Rao will consult with senior embassy officials on the next steps for ensuring the safety and security of Indian embassy staff, sources said.
Some Indians hurt in Kabul bombing outside embassy: Indian envoyOctober 8th, 2009 KABUL - No Indians had been killed in the suicide blast outside the Indian embassy here Thursday morning but some had been injured, Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Jayant Prasad said. He described the explosion as being "of the same intensity" as the July 7, 2008 bombing in which 44 people, including two Indian diplomats, had been killed.
Kabul blast: Indian embassy walls damaged, staff unhurtOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI -The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed news of an explosion taking place outside the heavily fortified walls of the Indian Embassy in Kabul. A spokesman of the ministry said that the blast took place at 8.27 a.m., and added that the walls of the complex had sustained some damage.
Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Indian mission in Kabul, toll rises to 17October 8th, 2009 KABUL - Taliban has reportedly claimed responsibility for the massive blast that occurred outside the heavily fortified walls of the Indian Embassy in Kabul on Thursday morning. According to reports, the death toll in the incident has risen to 17, which includes two police officers and 15 civilians.
Blast near Indian embassy in KabulOctober 8th, 2009 KABUL - A large explosion was reportedly heard outside the Indian embassy here on Thursday. According to BBC reports, casualties are feared in an explosion.
UN condemns Afghan suicide attack on Indian embassyOctober 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - The UN Security Council Thursday joined Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in condemning "in the strongest terms" the suicide attack on the Indian embassy that killed 17 people earlier in the day. The council said in a statement that it was concerned by the "serious threats posed by the Taliban, Al Qaeda and illegal armed groups" to the Afghan society.
Canada condemns suicide attack at Indian embassyOctober 8th, 2009 TORONTO - Canada Thursday condemned the suicide attack at the Indian embassy in Kabul. Seventeen people were killed and nearly 80 injured when a suicide bomber blew up his explosive-laden vehicle near the embassy Thursday morning.
Afghan President Karzai terms Kabul blast a "heinous act of terror"October 8th, 2009 KABUL - Strongly condemning the bomb blast outside the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday described it as a "heinous act of terror" planned to target civilians. "This heinous act of terror was an obvious attack on civilians.
Pakistan condemns Kabul bomb attack on Indian embassyOctober 8th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Government on Thursday condemned the car bomb attack outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul, saying elements in Afghanistan were intent on sabotaging the peace efforts initiated by allied forces. Foreign Office spokesperson Abdul Basit told media persons here that some elements in Afghanistan were trying to damage relations between New Delhi and Islamabad.
US condemns attack near Indian mission in KabulOctober 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US has condemned Thursday's bombing near the Indian Embassy in Kabul that killed at least 17 people and injured 76, saying there's no justification for this kind of senseless violence. "The United States condemns the bombing today (Thursday) near the Indian Embassy and Ministry of Interior in Kabul that has killed several people and wounded many more," the State Department said in a statement.
EU condemns Kabul attackOctober 8th, 2009 STOCKHOLM - The European Union (EU) has condemned a suicide car bomb attack that killed 17 people outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul Thursday. "The presidency is appalled by this atrocious form of terrorism, taking place in the close vicinity of a diplomatic mission which enjoys protection under international law," Sweden, which holds the presidency of the EU, said in a statement.
India will not be intimidated by Kabul attack: TharoorOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India will not be intimidated by the criminal killers who perpetrated the attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul and will take all steps to protect Indians, Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor affirmed Thursday. "India will not be intimidated by these criminal killers.
Britain condemns attack on Indian embassy in KabulOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - British Foreign Minister David Miliband Thursday rang up his Indian counterpart S.M. Krishna and expressed his sympathies at the suicide car bomb attack outside the Indian embassy in Kabul.
Suicide bombing near Indian embassy in Kabul, 3 deadOctober 7th, 2009 KABUL - At least three people were killed in a suicide bombing near the Indian embassy in the Afghan capital Thursday morning. The explosion occurred on the road on which the India embassy and the Afghan interior ministry is located.
Blast in Kabul kills six, injures 38September 17th, 2009 LONDON - At least six persons have died and 38 injured in a bomb attack on Thursday in the centre of Kabul amid rising tension in Afghanistan. The blast occurred near the U.S embassy.
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