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Afghan minister shot dead

Afghan aviation minister Mirwais Khan was assassinated today in the western city of Herat.

Sun, 21 Mar, 2004 - 15:06

Afghan aviation minister Mirwais Khan was assassinated today in the western city of Heart.

Gunmen shot Khan as he sat in his car, presidential spokesman Khaleeq Ahmed said.

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