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Four dead after suicide bomb attack in central Istanbul

An explosion has rocked the main shopping district in central Istanbul, killing at least four people and injuring a number of others.

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive in Istikal Street, a pedestrianised boulevard lined with international stores and shopping centres.

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Turkish PM: Istanbul suicide bombing was 'inhumane'

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Credit: Reuters

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu denounced the suicide bombing that killed five people and wounded 36 in Istanbul on Saturday as "inhumane".

He said Turkey would continue its struggle against "centres of terrorism".

No centre of terrorism will reach its aim with such monstrous attacks. Our struggle will continue with the same resolution and determination until terrorism ends completely.

– Davutoglu

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