Rocket attack marks Rumsfeld visit

A LOUD explosion was heard near the US embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul yesterday, while a government worker was killed in an ambush.

Rocket attack marks Rumsfeld visit
Fri, 05 Dec, 2003 - 00:00

The Afghan military said a rocket exploded in a field about 300 yards from the embassy.

No injuries were immediately reported.

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