<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In Afghanistan,  seven civilians were killed in an explosion in the eastern province of Ghazni yesterday.  </span></h3>''<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">According to official sources in Ghazni, the incident occurred when arunningmini bus touched off the IED along a dusty road in Shahkhog area of Dih Yak district. Official spokesperson Harif Noori blamed enemies of peace, referring to the Taliban militant group, for the attack. </span></h3>''<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Taliban militants have been using IEDs to make roadside bombs and landmines for targeting security forces. </span></h3>