BBC NEWS | South Asia | Bomb kills children and soldier

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Bomb kills children and soldier: "A British Royal Marine and two children have died after a suicide attack on a patrol in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.

The deaths took place in Lashkar Gah, capital of Helmand province, after a bomber targeted a Nato vehicle.

Officials said another marine from 45 Commando was very seriously injured.

Meanwhile, a policeman has died in an attack in Khost province. The Taleban and their allies have been blamed for a rise in the number of suicide attacks." Read complete post here.