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Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan

A suicide bomb killed 23 people and wounded 70 others on a railway in Pakistan, with the Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist militia group, claiming responsibility for the attack on a passenger train. The suicide bomb attack derailed the passenger train and caused two cars to catch fire, acco...

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What happened A suicide bombing near train tracks in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 14 people Sunday, local officials said.
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CenterBlast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan

BBC World · Center · News report

Right / center-rightSuicide bomber kills at least 23 and injures over 70 at Pakistan railway track

Washington Examiner · Center-right · News report

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Washington ExaminerNews report · May 24, 6:41 PM

Suicide bomber kills at least 23 and injures over 70 at Pakistan railway track

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A suicide bomb killed 23 people and wounded 70 others on a railway in Pakistan, with the Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist militia group, claiming responsibility for the attack on a...

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BBC WorldNews report · May 24, 10:11 PM

Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan

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Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.

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UPIWire story · May 24, 9:13 PM

Pakistan bombing kills 14, derails train

A suicide bombing near train tracks in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 14 people Sunday, local officials said.

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Sky News WorldNews report · May 24, 6:59 AM

24 people die after suicide bomber in Pakistan targets train carrying military personnel

At least 24 people have died after a suicide bomber targeted a train carrying military personnel and their families in Pakistan, officials say.

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerNeeds review confidence4 sources · 2 bias bucketsNeeds review · outlier detectedFormats: News report, Wire story

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

May 24, 6:59 AM: Sky News World joined the source map.

May 24, 6:41 PM: Washington Examiner joined the source map.

May 24, 9:13 PM: UPI joined the source map.

May 24, 10:11 PM: BBC World joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is needs review · outlier detected.