A bomb attack has targeted the Turkish Justice Ministry, and two other bombings in Ankara have hit the headquarters of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the headquarters of the Turkish Telecommunications Workers’ Union. On Tuesday, unidentified assailants threw two hand grenades at the building of the Justice Ministry, and a group of… Continue reading Blasts Rocked Turkish Capital; Ankara
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Fire destroys 680 shops in Ankara
Some 680 shops were burned down on Wednesday in a fire at a market in Ankara, TRT Haber reported. The fire took place around midnight local time at the market Yunus Emre, known as “the Russian market”. Fire brigades are involved on the scene. No dead or injured are reported despite the damage. Arson is… Continue reading Fire destroys 680 shops in Ankara
Blast outside US Embassy in Ankara
At least two people killed and others wounded as a result of an explosion outside the US Embassy in the Turkish capital, Ankara. The victims are reportedly a Turkish security guard and an embassy staff of American origin. At least three people, including a woman, were also wounded. Ankara has confirmed that a Turkish citizen… Continue reading Blast outside US Embassy in Ankara