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In Pakistan, a Birthday Marred by Violence

Nation turns 60 amid bomb attacks and political upheaval

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 14, 2007 6:26 AM CDT

(Newser) – Pakistan celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence today at a moment plagued by violence and shadowed by political uncertainty, the Independent writes. A roadside bomb killed four civilians yesterday near the border with Afghanistan, where the Taliban is allegedly regrouping. Attacks have multiplied since...   Read full story »

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