Global Terror Attack Deaths Increased Sharply in 2013
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The number of deaths from terrorism increased by 61% between 2012 and 2013, the BBC reported.
There were nearly 10,000 terrorist attacks in 2013, a 44% increase from the previous year, the Global Terrorism Index 2014 report added.
The report said militant groups Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and the Taliban were behind most of the deaths. — [wp_colorbox_media url=”http://www.bbc.com/news/world-30086435″ type=”iframe” hyperlink=”Source”]
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