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80 Die in Pakistan, “Retaliation” for Bin Laden Killing

HeadlineMay 13, 2011

At least 80 people have died in a double bomb attack on a military training center in northwest Pakistan. The dead include at least 66 military recruits, and the death toll is expected to rise. More than 100 people were injured. The Pakistan Taliban claimed responsibility. A spokesperson told CNN: “This is the retaliation for the killing of Osama bin Laden. Pakistani and U.S. forces should be ready for more attacks.” Today’s bombing was the deadliest in Pakistan so far this year.

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