Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Afghanistan mourns bomb victims


Funerals have been held in Baghlan

Afghanistan has begun three days of mourning, a day after dozens of people were killed in what is being called the country's worst suicide bombing.

Politicians, children and teachers were among those killed in the devastating attack in northern Baghlan province.

The bodies of six MPs have been flown back to Kabul for a funeral ceremony.

President Karzai said the attack showed the need to fight extremism. It is not clear who carried out the bombing - the Taleban have denied responsibility.

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