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Booby trap bomb kills Ireland policeman in Omagh attack
A 25 year old Catholic policeman in Northern Ireland was killed when a booby trap was detonated under his car in Omagh. Police blame IRA dissidents for targeting Catholic recruits, while leaders from Britain and Ireland condemn the act and vow justice. The killing marks the first lethal attack on security forces in over two years and underscores fears amid the peace process.
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