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  • August 2008

    • US Envoy Dodges Gun Attack in Pakistan

      CNN  |  Aug 26, 08 4:18 AM CDT

      US Envoy Dodges Gun Attack in Pakistan

      (Newser) - The top official in a US consulate in Pakistan and two others escaped serious injury today when a gunman opened fire on their car, CNN reports. Official Lynne Tracey, her bodyguard and driver were heading to the consulate office in violence-wracked Peshawar when their car was blocked by a shooter in a  Land Cruiser. Tracey's driver threw the car in reverse and sped off as two bullets hit the engine, but no one inside was hurt. More »

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      Pakistan  • Pakistan militants  • terrorists  • US Consulate  • Peshawar

  • July 2008

    • Turkey Nabs Consulate Attacker

      Associated Press  |  Jul 10, 08 2:50 PM CDT

      Turkey Nabs Consulate Attacker

      (Newser) - Police have caught a fugitive gunman wanted in connection with yesterday's attack on the US consulate in Istanbul, a Turkish news agency reports. The private Dogan news agency says the man, who fled the scene amid the chaos, has been caught after his getaway car was found earlier today. There was no immediate confirmation of the report. More »

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      Turkey  • terrorist  • arrest  • gunman  • terrorist attack  • Istanbul  • US Consulate

    • Turkey Detains 4 in Attack on US Consulate

      Associated Press  |  Jul 10, 08 7:14 AM CDT

      Turkey Detains 4 in Attack on US Consulate

      (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 driver is among the four apprehended. The shootout has officially been declared a terrorist attack. More »

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      al-Qaeda  • Turkey  • terror attacks  • Istanbul  • US Consulate

    • Turkey Suspects al-Qaeda in US Consulate Attack

      Associated Press  |  Jul 9, 08 11:51 AM CDT

      Turkey Suspects al-Qaeda in US Consulate Attack

      (AP) - Turkish police say they suspect al-Qaeda is behind today's attack on the US consulate in Istanbul. So far, no one has claimed responsibility, but a police official confirmed the suspicion to the AP on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief journalists on the investigation. More »

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      al-Qaeda  • Middle East  • Turkey  • terror attacks  • Istanbul  • US Consulate

    • 6 Killed in Shootout at US Consulate in Istanbul

      CNN  |  Jul 9, 08 4:35 AM CDT

      6 Killed in Shootout at US Consulate in Istanbul

      (Newser) - At least six people were killed today in a shootout when gunmen opened fire outside the American consulate in Istanbul, CNN reports. Three of the dead were police officers manning a security post outside the consulate. Three gunmen were also killed, according to Turkish officials. No consulate employees or US citizens were killed, authorities said. More »

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      terrorism  • Turkey  • terrorist attack  • Istanbul  • US Consulate

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