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In photos: 'Pakistan Marriott Bomb Blast'
By James Wray Sep 20, 2008, 18:13 GMT
A scene of devastation after a explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. So far 24 people are reported death. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
A scene of devastation after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. So far 24 people are reported death. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
A scene of devastation after a explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. So far 24 people are reported death. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Firefighters work at the scene of devastation after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. So far 24 people are reported death. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Ambulances seen at the scene of devastation after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel (background) and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. So far 24 people are reported death. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Ambulances seen at the scene of devastation after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel (burning on background) and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. Four of the five stories of the hotel caught fire after the blast which was so huge that it was heard kilometres away. Local reports say 24 people are dead. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
People gather at the scene of devastation after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. So far 24 people are reported death. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Firefighters battle the blaze at the scene of devastation after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel (burning on background) and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. Four of the five stories of the hotel caught fire after the blast which was so huge that it was heard kilometres away. Local reports say 24 people are dead. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Ambulances seen at the scene of devastation after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel (burning on background) and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. Four of the five stories of the hotel caught fire after the blast which was so huge that it was heard kilometres away. Local reports say 24 people are dead. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
People gather at the scene of devastation after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel (burning on background) and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. Four of the five stories of the hotel caught fire after the blast which was so huge that it was heard kilometres away. Local reports say 24 people are dead. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Flames engulf the building after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel (burning on background) and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. Four of the five stories of the hotel caught fire after the blast which was so huge that it was heard kilometres away. Local reports say 24 people are dead. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Flames engulf the building after an explosives laden truck rammed into the Marriott hotel (burning on background) and destroyed it completely on 20 September 2008 in Islamabad, Pakistan. A lot of casualties are feared since the hotel was packed full with guests having their Iftar meal when they broke the fast. Four of the five stories of the hotel caught fire after the blast which was so huge that it was heard kilometres away. Local reports say 24 people are dead. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
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well let me know single place in the world where usa have sent forces and then life came to normal!
my friend its not bin laden, its policy of usa to keep oil and gas resources of central asia and middle-east under their control. usa dont want energy-hungry economy giants china and india to have direct supply from central asia and iran via afghistan and pakistan.
its so Simple!
just open up your mind and try to be netural.
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-----BR-----Raised in New York City----------Sep 21st, 2008 - 18:37:56
Yes Mr. Zardari, I hear you. I am an American and this democratic nation HAS ALREADY BEEN TRYING TO HELP you 'rid your nation of this menace ('and cancer')' of terrorism. Let our troops overtly AND covertly operate in and out of your borders for just a few more months and we shall all be rid of bin Laden and his fellow rodents. South Waziristan is now fully known to be where their nests are as well as other provinces now numbering in less than 10!!!
We, too, have tasted the pain of the loss of our innocents( September 11th 2001) as you have, so, what is the reason for limiting our military from completing the world's dirty work and temporarily utilizing your sovereign space for solving these crimes and bringing these murderers to world JUSTICE???????????
Please rethink your recent decision to prevent US forces from helping your nation and the rest of the free world!!
Now is the right time to act boldly where other world leaders of the past have retreated. (i.e.,Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Mr Reid and Senator Obama.) We have all learned from our mistakes.
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