Powerful earthquake in Afghanistan leaves hundreds dead

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook south-eastern Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday, killing more than 250 people. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ►

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The earthquake's epicentre was near the town of Khost, close to the Pakistan border, and was felt as far as Kabul and Islamabad. Deaths were also reported in the eastern province Nangarhar, according to Taliban officials Afghanistan earthquake: at least 250 dead after 6.1 magnitude quake, state media says ►

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