Bomb s explode at two small hotels and a gas plant in the Turkish city of Istanbul , killing two people and injuring at least nine. (BBC)
The U.S. deals a major blow to German prosecutors at the re-trial of MoroccanMounir Al-Motassadek , one of the only 9/11 suspects to face justice to date, by refusing to allow an alleged Al-Qaeda member to testify via Videolink , citing security concerns and the need to protect secret information. (BBC)
