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September 22, 2010

Bomb Explodes Near U.S. Embassy in Georgia

By the Voice of America

Bomb Explodes Near U.S. Embassy in Georgia

Bomb set off near U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, no injuries.

From the Voice of America:  Georgian authorities say a bomb has exploded near the U.S. embassy in the capital, Tbilisi, without causing injuries.

Officials say the blast took place in a cemetery about 100 meters from the embassy before dawn Wednesday, damaging a cemetery building.

Georgian authorities found another suspicious device in the cemetery and neutralized it.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Police say they are investigating the incident.  (photo: David Khizanashvilli/RIA Novosti)

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