People injured during one of the two bomb blasts in a busy shopping district in Istanbul, wait for medical help July 27, 2008, in this frame grab from a video. Fourteen people were killed and 140 were wounded on Sunday in Istanbul in two bomb explosions, news broadcaster NTV said. REUTERS/Ihlas (TURKEY).From Yahoo News:
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Two bombs exploded minutes apart in a packed Istanbul square Sunday night, killing 15 and injuring more than 150 in the deadliest attack against civilians in Turkey in almost five years.
The city's governor called it a "terror attack" but officials did not blame any specific group and no one immediately claimed responsibility. CNN-Turk television, citing security sources, said police suspect Kurdish rebels may be behind it because intelligence reports had suggested the rebels were planning a bombing campaign in Turkish cities.
"There is no doubt that this is a terror attack," Gov. Muammer Guler told reporters.
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More News On Istanbul Bombing
Istanbul Bombings Kill 15 Evening Strollers -- New York Times
Istanbul bombs kill 15 on eve of political case -- Reuters
15 killed and scores injured as bomb blasts hit Istanbul square -- Guardian
Two bombs explode in Istanbul leaving 15 dead -- Times Online
Bombs kill at least 15 in Istanbul -- UPI
Turkish president strongly condemns Istanbul twin explosions -- China View
Timeline: Turkey attacks -- BBC News
My Comment: For the past five years the focus in the region was on Iraq. With the Iraq war ramping down, this focus is now going to change. Expect more terrorism in countries like Turkey, Jordan, and the Arab countries of northern Africa.
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