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Post  Posted: July 21, 2008 - 11:15 AM  Reply with quote  Back to top
Post subject: Bus explosions in Kunming
http://www.theage.com.au/world/two-dead-as-bus-explosions-rock-chinese -city-20080721-3ij1.html

Two people have been killed and 14 injured in two separate explosions on public buses in a south-western Chinese city, official media reports.

The explosions occurred within 55 minutes of each other during the peak morning rush hour in downtown Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing local police.

No details were given as to the cause of the explosions.

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Wouldn't happen if they took their shoes off before boarding.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7516619.stm

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Amazing we havent heard more about this, since its so close to the start of ther games. Beijing must be friggin shitting themselves something BIG will happen...

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Shanghai Daily had some articles. DILLIGAF

http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=367712&type=National
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=367737&type=National
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=367730&type=National
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thewalrus wrote:
Amazing we havent heard more about this, since its so close to the start of ther games. Beijing must be friggin shitting themselves something BIG will happen...


I reckon The Big O will go off big time.

I smell a rat.

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oh_the_darkness wrote:
thewalrus wrote:
Amazing we havent heard more about this, since its so close to the start of ther games. Beijing must be friggin shitting themselves something BIG will happen...


I reckon The Big O will go off big time.

I smell a rat.

Wink Cool


Not me mate, I'll be up there as well... hope I'm not around if the shite hits the fan.

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