In Afghanistan, a suicide blast at a mosque in an army base in the Ismail Khel district of eastern province of Khost yesterday killed at least 26 people and wounded 50. <br />''<div><br />''</div>''<div> Security officials in the area said there was no immediate claim of responsibility. The victims had gathered for Friday prayers at  the mosque.</div>''<div><br />''</div> A military spokesman Captain Abdullah said all those killed in the suicide attack were working for the Afghan security forces. <br />''  <br />'' <br />