"Pakistan Mourns as Death Toll Reaches 54 in Rally Bombing"

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The death toll from a suicide bombing at an election rally in Bajaur, Pakistan, has risen to 54, with nearly 200 people wounded. ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted a rally of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party. The government has promised to hunt down those behind the bombing, and police have arrested three suspects. The explosion was caused by a suicide bomber, and DNA testing is being conducted to identify the attacker. The attack carries the hallmark of ISIL, according to local police. The bombing is one of the worst attacks in northwestern Pakistan since 2014.
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