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Several killed in Bhutto blasts |
Deadly blasts near Bhutto convoy |
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At least 20 people are reported killed and 60 wounded after two car bombs hit crowds greeting returning Pakistani ex-PM Benazir Bhutto. | At least 20 people are reported killed and 60 wounded after two bombs hit crowds greeting returning Pakistani ex-PM Benazir Bhutto. |
| Mrs Bhutto was being driven in a convoy through crowded streets from Karachi airport to a rally to mark her homecoming after eight years in exile. | Mrs Bhutto was being driven in a convoy through crowded streets from Karachi airport to a rally to mark her homecoming after eight years in exile. |
| Mrs Bhutto was not thought to be among the casualties. Two cars are on fire. | Mrs Bhutto was not thought to be among the casualties. Two cars are on fire. |
| Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out to greet the former PM, amid a huge security presence. | Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out to greet the former PM, amid a huge security presence. |
| Several Islamist groups including pro-Taleban militants have made threats against Mrs Bhutto. | Several Islamist groups including pro-Taleban militants have made threats against Mrs Bhutto. |
| The motorcade is now said to be at a standstill, and police have cordoned off the scene of the blasts. | The motorcade is now said to be at a standstill, and police have cordoned off the scene of the blasts. |
| The area around a stage where she was due to give a speech to supporters has been evacuated. | The area around a stage where she was due to give a speech to supporters has been evacuated. |
| Police say the bombings may have been suicide attacks. | Police say the bombings may have been suicide attacks. |
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