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July 9, 2008

US Ambassador Calls Deadly Attack at Consulate in Turkey 'Act of Terrorism' 
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Three policemen and three gunmen killed in attack outside high-walled
consulate compound in Istanbul's Istinye district 
Turkish policeman stands guard next to ambulance outside of US Consulate
after attack in Istanbul, 09 Jul 2008The U.S. ambassador to Turkey says
a deadly attack on Turkish police outside the U.S. consulate in Istanbul
was an act of terrorism.Three policemen and three gunmen were killed
Wednesday in the attack outside the high-walled consulate compound in
Istanbul's Istinye district.U.S. Ambassador Ross Wilson told reporters
in Ankara he has asked for increased security for U.S. diplomatic
missions across the country.Witnesses say three gunmen jumped from a car
and began shooting at police in front of the consulate. Police returned
fire, killing the gunmen. Authorities are searching for a fourth
assailant who drove away from the scene. A U.S. Embassy spokeswoman said
no consulate staff were reported to be hurt.Witnesses say one police
officer died at the scene, while the two other officers died in a nearby
hospital. A policeman and a truck driver were wounded in the excha!
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