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Hilton Ankara, Turkey: Bombs Don't Change Bush's Visit

Will President Bush still stay at the Hotel Ankara this weekend if they know he's coming?

Security concerns were increased after two bombs went off in Turkey on Thursday. The first occured in front of the hotel which Bush was expected to stay on Saturday. Two people were wounded including a police officer.

The second bomb, which exploded on a bus in a busy commercial district of Istanbul, has killed three and wounded at least 16.

"Turkish authorities have linked the attacks -- which damaged an HSBC office, two synagogues and the British consulate -- to a terrorist group with ties to al Qaeda." —CNN.com

President Bush and several world leaders are meeting in Istanbul next week for the NATO summit.

• Bush not to change schedule in Turkey[NTV MSNBC]
• Turkey bus explosion kills three[CNN]
• Bombs explode in Turkey cities before Bush's visit[USA Today]