Death toll from Afghanistan terror attacks rises to 170

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A screengrab shows an emergency vehicle as people arrive at a hospital after an attack at Kabul airport on Aug. 26.  © Reuters

KABUL (Kyodo) -- The death toll from the latest terrorist attacks outside Kabul's international airport has risen to at least 170, U.S. media reported Friday, citing a local official.

ABC News and other media also said at least 200 people were injured in two explosions that occurred on Thursday as the airport was flooded with people wishing to leave Afghanistan amid growing concerns over security and potential human rights infringement following the recent takeover by the Taliban.

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