A bomb in Rome is believed to have been planted by a right-wing extremist known for his anti- Semitic views. The extremist, Andrea Insabato, was injured in the blast. The bombing was the second in recent days and is raising fears about a possible wave of violence before general elections scheduled to be held in four months.
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