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Armed militants behind attack on US Embassy in Syria

Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, today in a bold attack using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives.

Armed militants behind attack on US Embassy in Syria

Tue, 12 Sep, 2006 - 12:13

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Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, today in a bold attack using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives.

Syrian security forces killed three of the attackers and no Americans were hurt.

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