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Wed 08 Aug 2010Iran denies attack on president
Iran has denied reports of an attack on president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that involved a homemade explosive device during a visit to the western city of Hamadan today.
Earlier, a source had said Mr Ahmadinejad's convoy was targeted as he was travelling from Hamadan's airport to give a speech in a local sports arena. According to the source, the president was unhurt, but others had been injured in the explosion. One person was arrested.
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