In Afghanistan, a deadly blast hit the main mosque in the western city of Herat today. Officials said at least seven people were killed in the bombing at an entrance gate. No group has taken responsibility for the attack.'<br/>'<br/>Earlier, a rocket fired by the Taliban struck a tennis court in the Indian diplomatic compound. Police said no-one was hurt.Meanwhile, President Ashraf Ghani said, more than 150 people died in last week's Kabul suicide blast, as he opened multi-national talks on bringing peace. <br/><br/>The bombing was the country's deadliest militant attack since 2001. Mr Ghani's government has faced protests for failing to tackle the deteriorating security situation. He told the meeting it is time for the Taliban to embrace peace or face the consequences. <br/>'<br/>Representatives of 23 nations including the US and Pakistan, as well as the EU, Nato and the UN are attending the two-day meeting, which launches what is being called the Kabul Process for Peace and Security Co-operation.
News On AIR | June 6, 2017 7:58 PM
Afghanistan bombing: At least seven killed in blast outside Herat mosque