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Bologna bomb
In August 1980 a huge bomb destroyed much of Bologna train station in Italy. 85 people were killed, and hundreds were injured.
Right-wing extremists were eventually convicted of planting the bomb.
A survivor talks about that day.
Photo: Associated Press
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