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Nine die in Finland school massacre

A GUNMAN, who killed at least eight people in a school shooting rampage, died last night.

Thu, 08 Nov, 2007 - 00:00

Sami Torma, Tuusula

Hours before the attack, he posted a video on YouTube threatening a massacre at the school in Finland.

Seven of the dead were children — five boys and two girls.

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