Bomb attack at funeral in eastern Afghanistan kills 25

JALALABAD - Reuters

Afghan security officials inspect the scene of a bomb explosion, in Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital of volatile Helmand province, Afghanistan, 04 September 2012. EPA photo

A bombing at a funeral in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 25 people and wounded dozens today, a spokesman for the provincial governor said.

The bomb attack targeted a funeral for a relative of the district governor, Haji Hamesha Gul, spokesman Ahmadzia Abdulzai said.