Pakistani officials are blaming the militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi for the deaths of 61 police cadets after a trio of suicide attacks on their academy in Quetta.
Groups with ties to the Taliban in Pakistan and also to the Islamic State have also claimed credit.
U.S. State Department Spokesman John Kirby spoke of America's condolences.
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OUT: of terrorism."
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