Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Bosonic

(3,746 posts)
Sun Sep 22, 2013, 05:50 AM Sep 2013

Dozens killed in Pakistan suicide blast

Source: Al Jazeera

A suicide bomb attack on a church in the Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 56 people, police said.

The attack occurred as parishioners left the building after attending Sunday mass, police said.

"After the service ended, people started to come out and the suicide bomber rushed towards them," said Najeeb Bogvi, a senior police officer in Peshawar.

A hospital spokesperson said 40 people had been wounded in the attack.


Read more: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2013/09/201392275531903214.html

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Dozens killed in Pakistan suicide blast (Original Post) Bosonic Sep 2013 OP
Death toll at 52. Recursion Sep 2013 #1
Wrong thread. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Sep 2013 #2
Horrific, and deserves more comment Faygo Kid Sep 2013 #4
Supposedly, this was done in the name of God daleo Sep 2013 #5

Response to Bosonic (Original post)

Faygo Kid

(21,494 posts)
4. Horrific, and deserves more comment
Sun Sep 22, 2013, 09:43 AM
Sep 2013

What kind of world are we living in? Every day has another nightmare story.

daleo

(21,317 posts)
5. Supposedly, this was done in the name of God
Sun Sep 22, 2013, 10:30 AM
Sep 2013

We can't say if this was done to honour love, mercy or justice, though. I just don't get the fine points of theology, I guess.

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Dozens killed in Pakistan...