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Celebratory gunfire kills 25 at wedding
Enquirer wire service
| 6-23-02
| N/A
Posted on 06/23/2002 9:33:28 AM PDT by SSN558
PESHAWAR, Pakistan
A mortar shell meant to be fired in celebration of a wedding in a Pakistani tribal area exploded prematurely Saturday, killing at least 25 people, including the bride-groom and many of his relatives, officials said.
The blast occurred in the village of Korez, 180 miles south-west of the northeast Pakistan frontier city of Peshawar.
Several people, including some children, were killed outright.
Members of Pakistan's tribes often fire small and heavy weapons in the air to celebrate.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: gunfire; wedding
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Boss, dey got sum bad fireworks
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posted on
06/23/2002 9:33:28 AM PDT
by
SSN558
To: SSN558
If these people were peaceful, good-hearted people, then my prayers go out to them.
On the other hand, if they were extremist Islamic terrorist supporters and terrorists, then good.
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posted on
06/23/2002 9:35:11 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
To: SSN558
Members of Pakistan's tribes often fire small and heavy weapons in the air to celebrate. Dang. And we just hired a DJ.
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To: Lazamataz
Just once, I'd like to attend a wedding that doesn't end in a mortar shell killing the bridegroom and 24 other people.
To: SSN558
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posted on
06/23/2002 9:38:10 AM PDT
by
samtheman
To: SSN558
And they won't let us light any Ladyfingers or Black Cats
8-(
To: marcleblanc
"Famous last words: "Hold my beer, I'm gonna show you something....""
Don't you mean, the most often repeated last words of the Southern male. "Hey ya'all watch this"
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posted on
06/23/2002 9:39:27 AM PDT
by
SSN558
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To: SSN558
Interesting. I wonder if they'll have fireworks at all the upcoming 25 funerals too?
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posted on
06/23/2002 9:43:06 AM PDT
by
Cachelot
To: marcleblanc
What goes up....
a.cricket
To: SSN558
And people ask me why I'm still single...
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posted on
06/23/2002 9:46:19 AM PDT
by
Arleigh
To: SSN558; dighton; Orual; aculeus
Bang.
To: Cachelot
Dang...don't you just hate it when that happens...
To: SSN558
exploded prematurely Sorry to read this.....but at least....the bride doesn't have to worry now about the groom doing the same.
To: SSN558
Good Lord.......I think the gene pool just got a dose of chlorine.
To: Lazamataz
peaceful and goodhearted or not, I've got stuff between my toes that has more common sense.
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posted on
06/23/2002 9:53:21 AM PDT
by
goodieD
To: Focault's Pendulum
I now pronounce you man and....holy shi!!!!!!
To: SSN558
So, Where will you two be going for your honeymoon?
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posted on
06/23/2002 10:05:32 AM PDT
by
Pistacio
To: SSN558
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