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Turkey Detains 4 in Attack on US Consulate

Istanbul shootout is now officially blamed on terrorists

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 10, 2008 7:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – Authorities have apprehended four people in connection with yesterday’s attack on the US consulate in Istanbul, according to a Turkish news agency. The assault left three policemen and three shooters dead, with another assailant escaping in a getaway car. It’s unclear if the... Read full story »

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