Thai blast kills tourists

18 August 2015 - 02:13
By Reuters, AFP

A bomb exploded yesterday outside a religious shrine in a bustling hub of the Thai capital, killing at least 19 people and injuring 120 others in an attack authorities said targeted foreigners. The blast occurred at about 6.30pm when the Erawan Shrine, close to some of Bangkok's most popular upscale shopping malls, was packed with worshippers and tourists.

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