Boston Terrorist Attack

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Background

• Casualties: 3 dead, 180 injured
• Time: 2:50 p.m. (EST), April 15
• Location: Boston Marathon Finish Line and Boston JFK Library
• Cause of the Blasts: The FBI was investigating Monday's explosions at Boston Marathon finish line as "an act of terrorism."
• Related: History of major US bombings

Photos >>

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World Reaction >>

•	UN expresses sympathy for victims of Boston blasts
•	China slams Boston bombing attack
•	Pakistani Taliban deny role in Boston bombing
•	EU, NATO leaders condem Boston attack
•	Philippines expresses sympathy to Boston victims
•	Medvedev calls on SCO to strengthen anti-terror efforts
•	China calls for unified standards against terrorism
•	Syria accuses US, its allies of backing terrorism
•	Terrorism danger remains urgent, undeniable
•	Chinese leaders concerned about nationals hurt in Boston blasts

Global Terrorist Attacks >>

• 2011 Norway attacks

• 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks

• 2005 London bombings

• 2002 Moscow theater hostage crisis

• 2002 Bali bombings

• 2001Terrorist attacks upon the US

Opinion >>

• US faces a dilemma on terrorism

• Response to bombings highlights shared humanity

• Looking beyond the 'Muslim threat'

• America must look within to confront violence

• Terrorist attacks should not be regionally labeled

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