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Bursa: 'Suicide bomber' hits western Turkey | Bursa: 'Suicide bomber' hits western Turkey |
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A suicide bomber has struck in the western Turkish city of Bursa, injuring at least seven people, officials say. | |
The attack took place near the city's 14th Century Grand Mosque, a symbol of the city, reports said. | |
The governor of Bursa said the attacker was a suspected female suicide bomber. | The governor of Bursa said the attacker was a suspected female suicide bomber. |
Turkey has been hit by a wave of suicide bombings blamed on both Islamist and Kurdish militants. Earlier reports said one person had been killed in the blast. | |
However, Reuters news agency later quoted Turkey's health minister as saying 13 people had been wounded, none seriously, while the Bursa governor's office said seven people had been hurt. | |
On Tuesday the US warned of "credible indications" of terrorist threats at tourist areas in the country. | On Tuesday the US warned of "credible indications" of terrorist threats at tourist areas in the country. |
Recent attacks in Turkey | Recent attacks in Turkey |
How dangerous is Turkey's unrest? | How dangerous is Turkey's unrest? |
Tears and destruction amid PKK crackdown | Tears and destruction amid PKK crackdown |
Turkey in midst of hideous vortex | Turkey in midst of hideous vortex |