A powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan has killed at least 20 people and injured about 320, the Taliban health ministry said on Monday.
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The 6.3-magnitude quake also caused widespread damage to buildings across Balkh and Samangan provinces. The US Geological Survey said the quake’s epicentre was 14 miles (22km) west-southwest of Khulm, where people were seen combing through rubble
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