At least 141 die in Pakistan attack

Taliban gunmen stormed a military-run school in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 141 people, mostly children, before Pakistani officials declared a military operation to clear the school over.

At least 141 die in Pakistan attack
Tue, 16 Dec, 2014 - 17:32

Taliban gunmen stormed a military-run school in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 141 people, mostly children, before Pakistani officials declared a military operation to clear the school over.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the assault and rushed to Peshawar to show his support for the victims.

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