Powerful blast rocks southern Afghan city

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) – A strong explosion shook
the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Monday, but there were
no immediate reports of damage or casualties, residents said.

The blast occurred in a crowded area of the city center
during the morning rush hour and came a day after four British
nationals were wounded in a suicide attack near the same area.

Foreign aid workers and U.S.-led troops are based in
Kandahar, the former main bastion of the ousted Taliban
guerrillas.