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| Attack at US Istanbul consulate |
Attack at US Istanbul consulate |
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At least three gunmen and a policemen have been killed in an attack near the US consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, Turkish media say. | At least three policemen have been killed in an attack near the US consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, state media have said. |
| Television footage appeared to show four dead bodies on the ground in front of the high-walled complex in the city. | Television footage appeared to show four dead bodies on the ground in front of the high-walled complex in the city. |
| CNN Turk said armed assailants had opened fire from a vehicle at the officers, who were stationed outside. | CNN Turk said armed assailants had opened fire from a vehicle at the officers, who were stationed outside. |
| The US embassy in Ankara told the Reuters news agency it was aware of an incident, but gave no further details. | The US embassy in Ankara told the Reuters news agency it was aware of an incident, but gave no further details. |
| NTV reported that some bystanders who had been waiting for US visas were also injured in the attack. |
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| Are you in Istanbul? Did you witness the incident? Send your comments using the form below: | Are you in Istanbul? Did you witness the incident? Send your comments using the form below: |
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