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Bomb explodes in front of JP Morgan bank in Athens
2010-02-17
[Iran Press TV Latest] A bomb explosion outside a JP Morgan bank in Athens has caused only minor damage and no injuries.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the time-bomb placed outside the offices of the second largest US bank by assets, located in the central district of Kolonaki, said a police official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

On Tuesday, shortly before the bombing, a local newspaper received a warning call and in turn immediately informed the police. The area was then cordoned off, and ambulances and fire engines were put on standby.

The explosion only damaged the door, furniture, and computers of the bank and smashed some windows but did not cause any casualties, the police official added.

A series of explosions, big and small, has rocked Greece since December 2008, when a teenager was killed by a policeman. The incident sparked the worst violence in the country in decades.
Posted by:Fred

#4   I thought it was Goldman Sachs that screwed the pooch on Greece.

I think it was both JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.

Karl, something similar happened to Mr. Wife in about 1987. He'd just walked around the corner, when... But he was walking away instead of toward. I can vouch that he was at home due to snow when this one went off, though.
Posted by: trailing wife   2010-02-17 12:32  

#3  OK, Karl, can you establish your whereabouts when THIS explosion occurred?
Posted by: Glenmore   2010-02-17 11:24  

#2  I thought it was Goldman Sachs that screwed the pooch on Greece.

Oh well, seen one scummy investment banker, seen them all I guess.

BTW bombing US banks in Athens is an old sport in Greece. I was in Athens in 1977 and had an American Express Bank near the airport blow up in my face...I just walked out and had just put my bags in the taxi when kablooey....
Posted by: Karl Rove   2010-02-17 11:17  

#1  What possible motive could anyone have to bomb poor JPMorgan?
Posted by: Glenmore   2010-02-17 07:41  

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