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Pakistan Taliban Vows Revenge Attack on US

Wali-ur-Rehman says France, Britain are also targets

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 27, 2011 7:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – To take revenge for Osama bin Laden's death, the Pakistani Taliban has threatened to attack the US and its allies. "Soon you will see attacks against America and NATO countries, and our first priorities in Europe will be France and Britain," deputy leader Wali-ur-Rehman says in a video message, adding that 10 targets have been selected. Though the Tehrik-e-Taliban is blamed for many suicide bombings in Pakistan, the only US attack it has claimed responsibility for is last year's botched Times Square car bomb, notes Reuters.

This image released by the US Department of State shows Wali Ur Rehman, a leader of the Tehrik-e-Taliban or TTP. (AP Photo/Department of State)

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