How Afghanistan became the most dangerous country in the world

More bombings on Independence Day after 63 people killed in a suicide bomb attack on Kabul wedding

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A series of bombs have been detonated across Jalalabad, Afghanistan, just two days after 63 people were left dead in an attack on a wedding reception in the capital, Kabul.

At least 66 people, including 20 children, are reported to have been wounded in today’s Jalalabad bombings, which struck restaurants and public squares in the eastern city.

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