17.5.03
Car bombings in Morocco kill at least 20
The Guardian reports that at least 20 people are dead following four car bombings in the city of Casablanca. The apparent targets were a luxury business hotel, a Jewish community centre, a Spanish cultural centre and the Belgian consulate.The BBC reports at least 24 killed in 5 explosions, three of which were car bombs.
AP reports 40 dead, quoting an unnamed Moroccan official, who added that car bombs had not been used.
