20 killed in Afghanistan suicide blast

KABUL - At least 20 deaths were reported Tuesday in a suicide bombing that was carried out in front of the US-founded Counterinsurgency Academy in Kabul, security officials said.

Vehicles belonging to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were also hit, they said.

The blast occurred in western Kabul near parliament and other government buildings.

The ISAF said police had cordoned off the area and an investigation would be conducted.