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Bomb Explodes at Monaco's Soccer Stadium
Monaco? Who the hell bombs Monaco?A bomb exploded outside Monaco's main soccer stadium early Sunday when the building was empty, shattering windows but causing no injuries, a top official said. The device exploded outside an entrance at Stade Louis II, said Jose Badia, Monaco's government counselor for social affairs and public works. The blast targeted a part of the building that houses state offices and the headquarters of sports associations. The stadium is home to the AS Monaco soccer team, which lost the European Champions Cup final 3-0 to FC Porto last week. No one claimed responsibility. The bomb, believed to weigh 2 to 4 1/2 pounds, blew out windows and caused other minor damage. "There is no climate of insecurity in the principality _ this could more likely be an isolated act, maybe linked to sports," Badia said. "It's the first time this type of incident has happened in Monaco." Posted by: Fred 2004-05-31 |
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