Pakistani premier escapes assassination attempt: spokesman

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani escaped an assassination attempt Wednesday when several shots were fired at his motorcade, his spokesman said. Spokesman Zahid Bashir told reporters that an unidentified gunman fired shots at the motorcade and two bullets struck his bullet-proof car. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe. Please... [read full story]