Uganda bomb group eyes more attacks

The leader of the al Qaida-linked Somali militant group that claimed to be behind twin bombings in Uganda during the World Cup final is threatening further attacks.

Alice Kyalimpa one of 76 people killed in a Ugandan bomb blast is buried AP Alice Kyalimpa, one of 76 people killed in a Ugandan bomb blast, is buried (AP) [PA]

The leader of al Shabab - Sheik Muktar Abu Zubayr - also thanked the militants who carried out the bombings, which killed 76 people.

In an audio message played on Mogadishu radio stations, Abu Zubayr told Uganda's president that the attacks were only the beginning.

The bombings ripped through a restaurant and rugby club, leaving many injured, including several Americans.

Al Shabab said the bombings were revenge for Uganda's deployment of peacekeepers in Mogadishu.

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