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Bhutto Killing: End to Volatile, Risky Career

Heir to political dynasty, PM embodied both hope and corruption

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 27, 2007 10:14 AM CST

(Newser) – Benazir Bhutto's assassination today ended a volatile political career that saw her transformed from one of the world's most powerful women to persona non grata and back again. Obituaries detail her reluctant entry into politics after the execution of her father, PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.... Read full story »

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