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More breaking news; "big blast" in Jerusalem

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 1:23 pm
by streetsoldier
This from FoxNews...more later.

Apparently, the "Allahu-Akbars" are far from impotent, ladies and gents... :grrr:

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 1:27 pm
by TexasStooge
Keep us informed! ;)

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:07 pm
by wx247
At least 5 dead... among the dead is at least 1 child. No claim of responsibility ATTM.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:11 pm
by wx247
Reuters News Service is now reporting 7 fatalities in Jerusalem. It was a double bus. The Israeli cabinet is expected to hold an emergency meeting shortly...

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:27 pm
by ameriwx2003
Death toll now up to 15 wth a reported 80 wounded

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:29 pm
by GalvestonDuck
ameriwx2003 wrote:Death toll now up to 15 wth a reported 80 wounded


I think you're referring to the Baghdad blast. At least, I hope you are.

Crap, I just checked all the news sites. I've read 5 on MSNBC, 7 on FoxNews, and 13 plus 3 kids on CNN.

Ugh!

ABC Radio just said 4 children.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:48 pm
by nystate
Now at least 20 dead, more than 100 wounded.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:49 pm
by ameriwx2003
Duck, unfortunately I am referring to the Israeli Bus blast and the death toll keeps rising.It now stands at 20

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=s ... _explosion

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:07 pm
by JetMaxx
It's a very sad and tragic day across the Middle East....and makes me wonder when it will be our turn again (another 9/11 or Oklahoma City :(

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:50 pm
by wx247
I know how you feel Perry. It does make you wonder when will it be our turn.