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Sri Lanka's Cricket Team Attacked In Pakistan

by Philip Reeves, NPR
March 3, 2009

Officials say gunmen in east Pakistan opened fire on a vehicle carrying members of Sri Lanka's national cricket team. Several players were wounded and five police officers were killed. Security concerns have plagued Pakistan for years and some foreign sports teams have refused to play there.

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  • Morning Edition, March 3, 2009
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