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03/04/2003
British consulate bombed in Turkey
It has been reported that British consulate in the Turkish capital, Istanbul, has been targeted in a bomb attack.
Initial reports suggest that a bomb was hurled at the building at around 9.30pm (GMT) last night - at around the time of the final whistle in the England football victory over Turkey.
There were no injuries reported and little damage was sustained to the building.
(GMcG)
Initial reports suggest that a bomb was hurled at the building at around 9.30pm (GMT) last night - at around the time of the final whistle in the England football victory over Turkey.
There were no injuries reported and little damage was sustained to the building.
(GMcG)
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