Afghan President Hamid Karzai survives Assassination Bid

At least two persons have been killed and 10 others injured in an attack on a military parade in Kabul. The attack was aimed at President Hamid Karzai who was present at the ceremony. However, he was whisked away by the security guards immediately after the gunmen opened fire. Two Afghan MPs were reported to be injured.

Meanwhile, Taliban has taken responsibility for the attack. The parade was to to mark the 16th anniversary of the fall of the communist government in Afghanistan. While the security forces killed 3 gunmen, others managed to flee.