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Large 'car bomb' explosion hits central Cairo Egypt violence: Large car bomb in central Cairo
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A car bomb has exploded outside the police headquarters in Egypt's capital, killing at least three people and wounding more than 30, officials say. A car bomb has exploded outside the police headquarters in Egypt's capital, killing four people and wounding 51, Egypt's health ministry says.
The powerful blast was felt across Cairo and black smoke could be seen rising over the city centre.The powerful blast was felt across Cairo and black smoke could be seen rising over the city centre.
Gunfire was reportedly heard soon after the explosion. A second explosion was later heard in the city's Dokki district.
The blast comes on the eve of the third anniversary of the 2011 uprising that led to the removal of the country's long-serving ruler Hosni Mubarak. The blasts come on the eve of the third anniversary of the 2011 uprising that led to the removal of the country's decades-long ruler Hosni Mubarak.
No group has said it was behind the bomb attack. No group has said it was behind the attacks.
Tense time
Officials said a booby-trapped car exploded outside Cairo's security directorate.Officials said a booby-trapped car exploded outside Cairo's security directorate.
A large number of ambulances raced to the scene. Gunfire was reportedly heard soon after the blast.
State television showed footage of extensive damage to the large concrete building. More than 30 ambulances raced to the scene. Most of the wounded are now in hospital, the health ministry says.
The BBC's Orla Guerin, reporting from Cairo, says it is a very significant target and should have been one of the best protected buildings in the city. State television showed footage of extensive damage to the large concrete building with debris strewn across the street.
The attack comes at a tense time, with security forces already on heightened alert ahead of the anniversary of the start of the uprising, she adds. The nearby Islamic museum and the National Archives building were also damaged.
The BBC's Orla Guerin, reporting from Cairo, says the security directorate is a very significant target and should have been one of the best protected buildings in the city.
The attack comes at a tense time, with security forces already on heightened alert ahead of the anniversary of the start of the uprising against Mubarak, she adds.
The banned Muslim Brotherhood and its partners are planning demonstrations after Friday prayers across the country.The banned Muslim Brotherhood and its partners are planning demonstrations after Friday prayers across the country.
They are the latest in a series of regular demonstrations against the overthrow in July of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.They are the latest in a series of regular demonstrations against the overthrow in July of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.
Brotherhood supporters are also angry about recent moves to introduce a new constitution.Brotherhood supporters are also angry about recent moves to introduce a new constitution.
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