Blast kills at least 15 in crowded market in Philippines

Monday, December 13, 2004

MANILA, Philippines -- A bomb exploded in a market packed with Christmas shoppers Sunday, killing at least 15 people, injuring 58 others and shattering a monthslong lull in terror attacks in the volatile southern Philippines, where Muslim and communist rebels are active.

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