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Grenade attack on crowded church near embassies in Pakistan
Five people have been killed and 45 others injured in a grenade attack on a crowded church in the Pakistani capital Islamabad.
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Two Americans and other foreigners were among the injured.
Police say some 60 to 70 worshippers were taking part in Sunday prayer services inside the Protestant International Church when a man entered and threw grenades at the congregation.
The church, located between the United States and Chinese embassies in the city's tightly-guarded diplomatic enclave, was attended by the families of diplomats and other expatriates as well as Pakistanis.
17/03/2002 20:12:00 | ABC Radio Australia News
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