Grenade Thrown Outside French Embassy In Athens; Police Officer Wounded
November 10 2016
One person has been hurt in a hand-grenade attack outside the French Embassy in the capital of Greece.
Two attackers riding a motorcycle threw a grenade near the embassy in Athens, say police, as reported by Agence France-Presse.
The attack took place around 5 a.m., local time, close to Parliament, said police. One police officer was slightly injured inside an armored guard post.
Greek anti-terrorism police are investigating. Local anarchists are suspected.
The Greek...
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