^

World

2 reported hospitalized after blast in Turkey

Associated Press
January 12, 2016 | 2:23am

ISTANBUL  — The latest on the explosion in historic center of Istanbul. All times local:

11:10 a.m.

The private Dogan news agency says at least two people were hospitalized following an explosion in the historic center of Istanbul.

State-run TRT television says the blast was likely caused by a suicide bomber, but authorities have not commented on the cause.

Private NTV television said the explosion was close to a park that is home to a landmark obelisk. The state-run Anadolu Agency says several police and medics were sent to the area.

 

vuukle comment

AGENCY

ANADOLU AGENCY

CENTER

DIV

DOGAN

EXPLOSION

HISTORIC

ISTANBUL

NBSP

PRIVATE

RUN
Philstar
x
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
Spanish royals to visit Valencia after deadly floods

Spanish royals to visit Valencia after deadly floods

By Wafaa Essalhi | 1 day ago
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due Sunday to visit the Valencia region, Spanish media reported, where...
World
fbtw
'Keep Kamala and carry on-ala!' Harris tells comedy show SNL

'Keep Kamala and carry on-ala!' Harris tells comedy show SNL

1 day ago
US Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped a day on the campaign trail Saturday with a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night...
World
fbtw
Harris, Trump go toe to toe in frenzied final campaign weekend

Harris, Trump go toe to toe in frenzied final campaign weekend

By Peter Zay | 2 days ago
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump fought it out Saturday in the swing states on the final weekend of the tensest US election...
World
fbtw
US nuclear bomber joins air drill with South Korea, Japan

US nuclear bomber joins air drill with South Korea, Japan

1 day ago
South Korea, Japan, and the United States on Sunday conducted a joint air drill involving a nuclear-capable bomber, Seoul's...
World
fbtw
The seven states that will decide the US presidency

The seven states that will decide the US presidency

By Michael Mathes | 1 day ago
US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are hurtling toward their November 5 election showdown,...
World
fbtw
Latest
abtest
UNESCO tracks surge in journalist killings in 2022-23

UNESCO tracks surge in journalist killings in 2022-23

2 days ago
Worldwide killings of journalists jumped in 2022-23 compared with the previous two years, UN cultural body UNESCO said in...
World
fbtw
Spain flood deaths top 200, hopes fade for missing

Spain flood deaths top 200, hopes fade for missing

By Rosa Sulleiro | 2 days ago
Rescuers raised the death toll in Spain's worst floods for a generation to 205 and fears grew for the dozens missing as hopes...
World
fbtw
Trump, Harris clash over rhetoric as they battle for swing state votes

Trump, Harris clash over rhetoric as they battle for swing state votes

By Kamil Krzaczynski | 3 days ago
Donald Trump came under fire for violent remarks targeting a high-profile Republican supporter of Kamala Harris Friday as...
World
fbtw
Indonesia adds Google Pixel phones to ban list with iPhone 16

Indonesia adds Google Pixel phones to ban list with iPhone 16

3 days ago
Indonesia has banned the sale of Google Pixel phones over the tech giant's failure to meet investment regulations, its industry...
World
fbtw
Spain flood death toll soars to 158, 'dozens' missing

Spain flood death toll soars to 158, 'dozens' missing

By Rosa Sulleiro | 3 days ago
Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers...
World
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with