Suicide bomber kills at least 14 in Pakistan

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The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb attack that killed at least 14 people - including six policemen - in the Swat Valley, north of the capital Islamabad.

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Photo: Rescue workers evacuate an injured victim following the suicide bombing in Mingora, Swat, Pakistan.
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3 Aug 1AM English United Kingdom News

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