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Turkey bombing in Bursa: Female suicide attacker targets Grand Mosque Turkey bombing in Bursa: 'Female suicide attacker' attacks near city's Grand Mosque
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A female suicide bomber has reportedly targeted a historical mosque in Turkey. A female suicide bomber has reportedly blown herself up near a historical mosque in Turkey.
Footage showed people fleeing an explosion near the Grand Mosque of Bursa on Wednesday afternoon.Footage showed people fleeing an explosion near the Grand Mosque of Bursa on Wednesday afternoon.
There was no official confirmation of the cause of the blast but the Daily Sabah newspaper reported that a 25-year-old female suicide bomber was believed to be responsible. Police cordoned off the blast site by an entrance to the mosque, with extensive damage to nearby shops and cafes visible.
Media reports said at least one person was dead and three injured. There was no official confirmation of the cause of the blast but the Daily Sabah newspaper reported that a 25-year-old female suicide bomber was believed to be responsible.
Turkey has recently been hit by several attacks by Isis and Kurdish rebels in recent months. Media reports said at least one person was dead and six injured.
This article will be updated shortly There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing, which comes after a spate of attacks by Isis and Kurdish rebels in Turkey.
The Grand Mosque, or Ulu Cami, is considered a landmark of early Ottomoan architecture and sits in the centre of Bursa's old city, surrounded by shops and cafes.
American officials had issued a warning over “credible indications” of terrorist threats at tourist attractions in Turkey on Tuesday.
In a warning posted on its website, the US Embassy said Washington continued to receive reports that terrorist groups “are seeking opportunities to attack popular tourist destinations throughout Turkey”. 
It urged American citizens to be vigilant in “crowded public areas and popular tourist destinations”. 
The British Government's travel advice warns of the possibility of "indiscriminate" attacks by Kurdish separatists and Isis, as well as a heightened threat against UK interests globally.