Three Pakistani children killed by bomb

At least three children were killed in Pakistan's central city of Multan when a bag packed with a type of explosives detonated…

At least three children were killed in Pakistan's central city of Multan when a bag packed with a type of explosives detonated inside their house, police said.

The bag exploded as the children, aged between 6 and 12, were looking to see what was inside.

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