Posted by: Chicago-Bull December 27, 2007
Benazir Bhutto 'killed in blast'
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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (R) escorts her mother Nusrat as they arrive to attend the parliament session in Islamabad in this February 15, 1997, file photo. Bhutto was killed in a gun and bomb attack after a rally in the city of Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007, her party said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto (R) addresses her supporters during an election campaign in her constituency near Larkana, 480 km (300 miles) from Karachi, in this December 22, 2007 file photo. Bhutto was killed in a gun and bomb attack after a rally in the city of Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007, her party said. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (R) stands near Nawaz Sharif in the National Assembly (lower house) in Islamabad February 16, 1997. Bhutto was killed in a gun and bomb attack after a rally in the city of Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007, her party said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) leaves the stage after her last election compaign rally in Rawalpindi, 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) leaves the stage after her last election compaign rally in Rawalpindi, 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion.

Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) and party vice president Makhdoom Amin Faheem (R) look on during her last election campaign rally in Rawalpindi 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) and party vice president Makhdoom Amin Faheem (R) look on during her last election campaign rally in Rawalpindi 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion.

Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) adjusts her scarf as party vice president Makhdoom Amin Faheem (R) looks towards her supporters during her last election campaign rally in Rawalpindi 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) adjusts her scarf as party vice president Makhdoom Amin Faheem (R) looks towards her supporters during her last election campaign rally in Rawalpindi 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion.

Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) and party vice president Makhdoom Amin Faheem (R) look on to her supporters during her last election compaign rally in Rawalpindi 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) and party vice president Makhdoom Amin Faheem (R) look on to her supporters during her last election compaign rally in Rawalpindi 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion.

Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (L) and party vice president Makhdoom Amin Faheem (R) look on to her supporters during her last election compaign rally in Rawalpindi 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
Pakistani former premier Benazir Bhutto (C) waves to her supporters during her last election compaign rally in Rawalpindi 27 December 2007. Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide attack, just two months after the former premier returned from exile for a political comeback. Bhutto, a two-time former prime minister, had just addressed a campaign rally for next month's parliamentary elections when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the venue, killing her and at least 10 other people. There were unconfirmed reports that the attacker had also opened fire on her with a weapon before the explosion. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
 
Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, seen on a video camera screen, speaks during an election rally in Peshawar December 26, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto (R) speaks during an election rally in Hasanabdal town, 40 km (25 miles) from the capital Islamabad, December 26, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS. 
 
Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto (L) addresses her supporters during an election campaign rally in Hassan Abdal, 35 kilometers (22 miles) west of Islamabad, 26 December 2007. Opposition leaders and former premiers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif have accused Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf of wanting to rig the polls in favour of parties that back him, although both have declined to boycott the elections. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
Former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto (L) addresses an election rally in Lodhran December 25, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

Former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto (L) addresses an election rally in Lodhran December 25, 2007.

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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, center on vehicle, is greeted by supporters upon her arrival in Dera Allah Yar, Pakistan on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Bhutto accused Pakistan's military intelligence of pressuring candidates from her party to drop out of next month's parliamentary elections and urged officials to crack down on such harassment. From AP Photo by Khalid Tanveer.

 

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