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September 23, 2013

78 Killed in Bombing of Pakistani Church; Militants Blame Drone War 
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At least 78 people were killed in Pakistan on Sunday when a pair of
suicide bombers attacked worshippers outside a church in the city of
Peshawar. Another 100 people were wounded. It was the deadliest-ever
attack on Christians in Pakistan. The militant group TTP Jundullah
claimed responsibility and said the bombing was retaliation for U.S.
drone attacks inside Pakistan. A spokesperson told the Associated Press
the group will continue to attack non-Muslims in Pakistan until the U.S.
drone war stops. At least six people were reportedly killed on Sunday
when a U.S. drone hit alleged militants in Pakistan's North Waziristan
region.

 

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