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Xinhua: At Least 11 Killed in Xinjiang Violence (Updated)

Xinhua reports violence in the Xinjiang city of Kashgar, leaving at least seven dead:Two suspects hijacked a truck at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, stabbing the driver to death and ramming into pedestrians. The pair later jumped out of the truck and hacked the passers-by. At least six people were killed on the spot and 28 others were injured. One of the rioters died when fighting with local people, and the