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VOA News - Religion Alone Not Responsible for Suicide Bombings

VOA News - Religion Alone Not Responsible for Suicide Bombings: "Three countries suffering from the scourge of terrorism -- Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan -- are expressing concern over the spread of extremism in their regions, saying terrorism cannot be defeated just by force alone. They say the international community must also focus on eradicating poverty and illiteracy. VOA's Ravi Khanna has more"

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