Explosion Outside US Embassy in Oslo
An explosion happened outside the United States Embassy in Oslo, Norway. It occurred at around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
Oslo police said it appeared to be a targeted attack. Police did not know why.
Klear Note — US embassies are government buildings that represent America in other countries. They are sometimes targets for attacks by groups opposed to US policies.
Key Terms 1
- targeted attack a deliberate strike aimed at a specific place or person