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Gunfire reported in Kabul on election eve

Gunfire is being heard in the center of the Afghan capital Kabul on the eve of the country's presidential election.

Gunfire is being heard in the center of the Afghan capital Kabul on the eve of the country's presidential election.

Interior Ministry spokesman Zemeri Bashary tells The Associated Press that three or four armed men have taken over a branch of the Pashtani Bank in the Jadi Maiwand area of Kabul and are battling police. He says there have been no casualties.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid says 20 armed suicide attackers wearing explosive vests have entered the city and five of them are battling police.

Security has been stepped up in Kabul ahead of Thursday's election to choose a new president and members of provincial councils.