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Xinjiang Kashgar terror strike

E. Turkistan group 'behind' terror attack

The gun and explosives found at the site of Monday's attack that killed 16 policemen in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, point to the involvement of East Turkistan terrorists. Full story

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GMT China Daily URUMQI -- The gun and explosives found at the site of Monday's attack that killed 16 policemen in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, point to the involvement of East Turkistan terrorists.

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