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Ray Rivera

Live Update From Kabul

American officials have confirmed a rocket attack on the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan this morning. Authorities say at least four Afghans are wounded, but there have not been any reports of deaths. Ray Rivera  of The New York Times  reports on the latest from on the ground in Kabul.

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