Children killed in Afghan attack

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At least eight people died on Saturday (March 9) when a suicide bomber struck Afghanistan's eastern province of Khost.

Seven civilians and a policeman died in the attack, which targeted a patrol by Afghan and coalition forces.

Officials say most of the victims were aged between 10 and 18-years-old.

The blast came as U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visited Afghanistan amid plans to withdraw foreign troops in 2014.

A second suicide attack on Saturday hit the Defence Ministry in Kabul, leaving nine civilians dead.