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Blast by Pakistan Danish embassy Blast by Pakistan Danish embassy
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At least three people have been killed in a large blast near the Danish embassy in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, according to reports.At least three people have been killed in a large blast near the Danish embassy in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, according to reports.
Witnesses reported people being carried off on stretchers. The cause of the explosion is not known. At least three people were hurt. The cause of the explosion, at about midday local time (0600 GMT), is not known.
Two nearby buildings were damaged and a large crater was created by the force of the blast, which took place at about midday local time (0600 GMT). TV pictures showed extensive damage to the embassy building and several vehicles outside, and a large crater was created by the blast.
Residents in the area reported windows broken and a huge dark cloud of smoke. Residents in the area reported windows broken and a huge cloud of smoke.
Some Danish embassies around the world have been threatened since a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad was reprinted in Danish newspapers.
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The cartoons, deemed offensive to Islam, led to worldwide protests.
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