Rockets at Afghan market kill 12, wound 38

French forces say the death toll from rockets fired at a crowded market northeast of Kabul where the head of French forces in Afghanistan was holding a meeting with tribal elders has increased to 12.

Lieutenant-Colonel Lionel, who can only be identified by his first name in accordance with French military policy, says the attack on the market in the town of Tagab in Kapisa province killed 12 civilians and wounded another 38. (AP)