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March 27, 2009

Suicide Bomber Destroys Pakistani Mosque, Killing 50
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Around 70 others wounded in mosque attack in Jamrud; officials say
mosque has collapsed 
Pakistani people carry a suicide blast victims body on a local bed
outside a hospital in Peshawar, 27 Mar 2009A suicide bomber blew himself
up in a packed mosque Friday in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least
50 people and wounding around 70 others. Officials said the mosque, full
of worshippers for Friday prayers, was destroyed and has collapsed. It
is located near a police check point and is visited by paramilitary
forces and tribal police. There has been no claim of responsibility. The
attack took place in Jamrud town in the Khyber tribal agency, an area
where Islamic insurgents have increased attacks on trucks carrying
supplies for U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan. The bombing came just
hours before U.S. President Barack Obama announced a comprehensive new
strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mr. Obama says al-Qaida
terrorists are planning more attacks on the United States from safe
havens in Pakistan and urged Islamabad to be a stronger partner in the
fight against militants. 


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