Bomb discovered near governor's building in Istanbul

April 10 2012 12:21:50

Bomb discovered near governor's building in Istanbul

ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News

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A package containing explosives was discovered by the Istanbul Governorship in Fatih earlier today, private broadcaster NTV has reported.

Police forces discovered the bomb next to the garden wall of the municipality building. The area was immediately surrounded and security measures were taken.

The bomb was defused by a bomb squad.

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