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| Mosque hit in northern Pakistan | |
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| A bomb has exploded during prayers at a mosque in a restive part of north-western Pakistan. | A bomb has exploded during prayers at a mosque in a restive part of north-western Pakistan. |
| At least 10 people were reported to have been killed in the attack in the Haya Gai area of Upper Dir district. | At least 10 people were reported to have been killed in the attack in the Haya Gai area of Upper Dir district. |
| However, a local official told Reuters news agency initial reports suggested as many as 40 people had died. | However, a local official told Reuters news agency initial reports suggested as many as 40 people had died. |
| Upper Dir is close to Swat Valley, where major fighting is under way between the Pakistani military and Taliban militants. | Upper Dir is close to Swat Valley, where major fighting is under way between the Pakistani military and Taliban militants. |
| Local officials said the suicide bomber detonated the explosives after walking into the mosque during Friday prayers. |