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US embassy in Damascus under attack
THE US embassy in the Syrian capital came under attack today, an embassy guard said, as blasts and heavy gunfire were heard from the diplomatic quarter of Damascus. The guard, contacted by telephone, confirmed the mission was under attack. This is not the right time, he said, declining to answer questions.The explosions in the Ain Remmeneh district of Damascus where the US and several other foreign missions are located sent black smoke into the air. The whole district was cordoned off by Syrian security forces, witnesses said. The Associated Press reported that, according to witnesses, gunmen had blown up a car outside the US embassy and exchanged fire with Syrian guards. Posted by: tipper 2006-09-12 |
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