NORWAY -- Law and government officials at one time had estimated that more than 90 people were killed at during the bombing of a government office and political summer camp. That number has been adjusted to about 68.
The majority of victims were young people attending a ruling Labor party summer camp on the island of Utoya, about 25 miles from Oslo. Most were ages 15 and 16.
An initial car bombing occurred in Oslo, targeting the office of Prime Minister Jen Stoltenberg. Seven people were killed.
A Norwegian by the Anders Behring Breivik has admitted to the bombings and shooting, in court proceedings saying he and others are fighting to keep Europe from becoming colonized by Muslims.
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