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October 18, 2007

65 killed in Bhutto blasts dozens wounded

Filed under: Asia, Top Stories — News Update @ 2:26 pm

More then 65 killed in Bhutto blasts 100+ wounded.

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.

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.

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.

Police say the bombings may have been suicide attacks.

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