Turkey - Terror attacks in 2017

A car bombing has killed at least two people outside a courthouse in the Turkish city of Izmir. It was followed by a gun battle between police and two suspected terrorists.

A police officer and member of courthouse staff died as a result of the suspected terror attack, regional governor Erol Ayyildiz told reporters.
He added that security forces identified the vehicle as a threat as it approached a checkpoint, causing the attackers to detonate their explosives and open fire.

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At least 10 people were injured by the blast and ensuing gun battle, with a large number of judges and lawyers standing around the entrance to the courthouse at the time.

Gunfire broke out between police and the men suspected to have orchestrated the attack at around 4pm local time (1pm GMT), CNN Turk reported.
Two suspects were shot dead at the scene, while a third attacker is thought to remain on the run.

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[h=1]Turkish Airlines flight to Toronto evacuated after crew finds suspicious note in bathroom[/h]Cabin crew found the words “BOMB TO TORONTO” on the plane’s bathroom wall on Flight TK-17 during its pushback from the gate.

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ISTANBUL—A Turkish Airlines plane in Istanbul was evacuated Saturday after a suspicious note was discovered in one of its bathrooms.

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A new plane has been designated for the flight to Toronto.

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