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Deadly blasts hit hotel, U.S. consulate in Karachi
 At least two people died Thursday and at least 18 people were wounded in two bomb blasts near the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.Authorities said the blasts were also near a luxury hotel, not far from the gate to the consulate. A police official told the Associated Press that both explosions were the results of car bombs. The blasts were said to have happened at around 9:00 a.m. local time in Karachi. Video images from the scene showed a large crater in the road. As well, windows at the hotel and the consulate were shattered. Pakistani security forces and emergency workers were on the scene trying to battle flames. The blasts come just two days before U.S. President George W. Bush visits Pakistan. Posted by: tipper 2006-03-02 |
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