Posted on 08/12/2008 11:11:24 PM PDT by rdl6989
Lebanese security officials said a bomb has exploded on a busy street in the northern city of Tripoli, killing at least three people and wounding many.
The officials said the target was a military bus in the central Nour Square. They said Wednesday's explosion happened as the streets were filled with people heading to work, causing many injuries.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity for not being authorized to speak to the media.
Tripoli has witnessed sectarian clashes in the past weeks that killed and wounded dozens of people.
The city is also close to the Palestinian refugee camp of Nahr el-Bared, which experienced deadly clashes last year between Lebanese troops and members of the al-Qaida -inspired Fatah Islam group.
close to the Palestinian refugee camp of Nahr el-Bared, which experienced deadly clashes last year between Lebanese troops and members of the al-Qaida -inspired Fatah Islam group.G'night, I'm (trying) to head to bed.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3581798,00.html
“Bomb in northern Lebanese city kills 10
Roadside bomb explodes near bus carrying civilians, soldiers in Tripoli, which has witnessed fierce sectarian clashes in past weeks”
Associated Press
Latest Update: 08.13.08, 09:45 / Israel News
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A bomb exploded near a bus carrying civilians and members of the military in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli early Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding others, security officials said.
The officials said the bomb was planted on the side of a road and went off when the bus passed by, causing the casualties. They said the explosion happened as the streets were filled with people heading to work, which contributed to the many injuries.”
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