November 20, 2003 - 18:38 AMT
SERIES OF POWERFUL EXPLOSIONS IN DOWNTOWN ISTANBUL
Five powerful explosions took place downtown Istanbul, including one near the British consulate. As reported by the Associated Press, they caused serious damage to the district of the city and the stock exchange. At least 15 are killed. Meanwhile, some details have appeared concerning the explosions near two Jewish synagogues in Istanbul November 15 that had killed 23. According to the data of the city authorities, expert examination of the remains of the kamikaze terrorists showed the act of terrorism was committed by two Islamic fighters of Turkish origin. 6 are arrested on suspicion of being accomplices to the crime.