14 killed in Kabul attack claimed by IS

A suicide bomber killed 14 people at a political gathering in the Afghan capital on Thursday in an attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group.

Kabul police spokesman Basir Mujahid said another 18 people were wounded, and that the casualties included security forces and civilians. Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish said the attacker struck at the entrance to the wedding hall where the event was being held.

The IS claimed the attack in a statement carried by its Aamaq news agency. The Taliban denied involvement.