At least 15 wounded in Istanbul explosion

[JCMach1]

Source: AP

A suspected suicide bomber detonated a device in Istanbul's main square on Sunday, wounding 15 people, Istanbul's police chief said.

Turkish reports said the explosion occurred close to a spot in Taksim square where riot police were stationed in case of demonstrations.

Police chief Huseyin Capkin said nine police officers and six passers-by were injured in the attack. At least two of the injured were in serious condition...

Read more: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iMQ21Igxqp65gy1zufBnNkJNTahg?docId=a7c0338b6d044878bb96c2f1afdf9eda

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Not good :(

[maddezmom]

1. Suicide Bomber Injures 22 in Istanbul

Suicide Bomber Injures 22 in IstanbulBy SEBNEM ARSU
Published: October 31, 2010

ISTANBUL — A male suicide bomber injured at least twenty-two people in an attack aimed at a police unit in the busiest local and tourist district in Istanbul on Sunday morning, the city governor's office said.

The injured, including ten civilians and twelve policemen, were taken to four nearby hospitals for treatment.

"We do not yet have information on the aim or nature of the attack," Huseyin Avni Mutlu, the Istanbul Governor said in a live televised statement. "Nevertheless, this is an act of terror."

Television networks reported that the police were investigating a second suspect.

The bombing occured in Taksim Square in the Beyoglu district, popular among tourists and locals.

more: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/01/world/middleeast/01turkey.html

[clyrc]

2. One of my favorite cities in the world

Not good indeed.

[jannyk]

3. Mine Too - sad indeed. nt

[Ghost Dog]

4. Agree. n/t

[JCMach1]

5. Love the city as well... been there twice now and woul go back gladly

:)