Three die in Afghanistan bombing

Three civilians were killed and seven wounded when a powerful blast rocked a market Monday in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar, a spokesman said.

"An explosion rocked the livestock market in Bagh-e-Pul area at around 9 a.m. The initial report indicated that three adults have been killed and seven wounded," reported Xinhua quoting Jawid Faisal.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.