In Afghanistan, at least 20 people were killed and more than 90 others wounded in a powerful suicide bomb blast today. The Taliban took responsibility for the attack in which a truck was used. The explosion destroyed part of a hospital in Qalat, the capital of southern Zabul province. It also left a fleet of ambulances broken and battered. Atta Jan Haqbayan, who is the head of the provincial council, said the wall of the National Security Department building was damaged.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''The Taliban said the target was a nearby government intelligence department building was the target. The terror group have been carrying out nearly daily attacks since peace talks with the United States collapsed earlier this month.</span><br />