US confirms attack in Turkey, issues warning

Published February 1, 2013 3:23pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department confirmed a terrorist attack Friday just outside the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and told Americans to stay away from U.S. diplomatic offices throughout Turkey.

Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the explosion occurred on the perimeter of the embassy at about 1:15 pm local time.

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