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Suspected suicide attack at Camp Bastion on Panetta visit

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Various reports coming out of Afghanistan suggest a suicide attack has been attempted at Camp Bastion. A vehicle drove onto the runway at the British base in Helmand Province and burst into flames. The attack is thought to have been unsuccessful although a British serviceman has suffered "minor injuries."It is not yet clear whether the attack is related to the arrival of U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta earlier today. Highlighting the increased security – and diminished trust – in Helmand, U....
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