ISTANBUL -- Twin attacks by a suicide bomber and a car bomber near an Istanbul soccer stadium Saturday night killed 29 people and wounded 166 others in the latest large-scale assault to traumatize a nation confronting an array of security threats.The bombs targeted police officers, killing 27 of them along with two civilians, Turkeys Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu told reporters early Sunday. He added that 10 people had been arrested in connection with the terrorist attack.The civilian death toll was lower because fans had already left the newly built Vodafone Arena Stadium after the soccer match when the blasts occurred. Witnesses also heard gunfire after the explosions.We have once again witnessed tonight in Istanbul the ugly face of terror which tramples on every value and decency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a statement.The first bomb went off just outside the facility known popularly as Besiktas Stadium after the local team and neighborhood. The second blast that came moments later was attributed by authorities to a suicide bomber.Police cordoned off the area as smoke rose from behind the stadium and ambulances began ferrying the wounded to hospitals. Glass from the blown-out windows of nearby buildings littered the pavement.There was no immediate claim of responsibility. This year, Istanbul has witnessed a spate of attacks attributed by authorities to the Islamic State group or claimed by Kurdish militants. A state of emergency is in force following a failed July 15 coup attempt.Soylu acknowledged the country was struggling against many elements trying to compromise its fight against terrorism.Turkey is a partner in the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State and its armed forces are active in neighboring Syria and Iraq. It is also facing a renewed conflict with an outlawed Kurdish movement in the southeast.Ned Price, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said Washington condemns the attack in the strongest terms.We stand together with Turkey, our NATO Ally, against all terrorists who threaten Turkey, the United States, and global peace and stability, Price said in a statement.A taxi driver at the site of the Istanbul bombings said their force made him hit his head on the taximeter and that his ears were still ringing from the blasts and screaming that followed.Amid the screams I heard an officer saying `do not shout! Do not make them (the perpetrators) be satisfied, said Ismail Coskun.The first and larger explosion took place about 7:30 p.m. GMT after the home team Besiktas beat visitor Bursaspor 2-1 in the Turkish Super League. Erdogan said the timing of the attack aimed to maximize the loss of life and vowed the nation would overcome terrorism.Soylu said the first explosion was caused by a passing vehicle that detonated in an area where police special forces were located at the stadium exit right after the match. A riot police bus appears to have been the target.Kurdish militants often target security forces while Islamic State-linked attacks have targeted tourists and the broader public.Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said a person who had been stopped in the nearby Macka Park committed suicide by triggering explosives.Investigators, including Istanbul Police Chief Mustafa Caliskan, were quickly on the scene. Forensic experts in white uniforms scoured the vicinity of the stadium and the vast park where the suicide bombing took place.The Besiktas sports club strongly condemned the attack and said an employee of one of its stores was among the fatalities, as well as a member of its congress who was also responsible for security at the stadium.Bursaspor reported that none of the wounded were fans and issued a statement wishing a speedy recovery to our wounded citizens.Health Minister Recep Akdag said six of the wounded remained in intensive care, with three of them in critical condition.Aleksander Ceferin, president of European soccers governing body UEFA, and European Union Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn, also made statements condemning the attack.Violence has no place in a democratic society, Hahn wrote on Twitter.EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini expressed the blocs solidarity with Turkish citizensThe U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, meanwhile, urged its citizens to avoid the area which is also home to a Ritz Carlton hotel.Turkeys radio and television board issued a temporary coverage ban citing national security concerns. It said to avoid broadcasts that can result in public fear, panic or chaos, or that will serve the aims of terrorist organizations.---Cinar Kiper, Ayse Wieting and Mehmet Guzel in Istanbul contributed reporting. Rob Harris in London also contributed reporting.---This story has been corrected to say that it was official who cited health ministry officials not interior minister. Cheap NBA Store . -- If Henry Burris has his way, he will be the starting quarterback to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats back to the Grey Cup next year. Cheap Nike NBA Jerseys . Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury. http://www.cheapnbajerseysusa.com/ . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. Wholesale NBA Jerseys Authentic . The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. Discount NBA Jerseys . 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After fielding the ball, however, second baseman Devon Travis made an errant throw to put two runners on.Cleveland took advantage of the error. Mike Napoli hit a sacrifice fly and Jose Ramirez knocked an RBI single to center before Chisenhall homered on the 10th pitch of his at-bat.It was a good swing, Chisenhall said. It was nice to come back right there and answer back after they put up a few runs and put us in a good spot.Lonnies at-bat was tremendous, manager Terry Francona said.After Chisenhalls homer, Edwin Encarnacion hit a go-ahead shot deep into the left-field bleachers off starter Josh Tomlin (11-7).That one hurt even though we had a lot of game left, Francona said.The IIndians still had a chance in the ninth against closer Roberto Osuna, who gave up a game-tying home run to Jose Ramirez before Naquin raced around the bases for his inside-the-park winner.ddddddddddddOsuna retired Ramirez on a fly ball, struck out Chisenhall and got Naquin to ground out.Tomlin, who was activated from the family emergency list prior to the game, allowed six runs on nine hits, including three home runs, over just 4 1/3 innings.Having just returned from his home in Texas to join the Indians on Friday, the right-hander wouldnt make an excuse for his rough outing.There was no distraction, Tomlin said. When Im on the mound, I dont think of any other things in my life. I just try to go out there and compete and try to give this team a chance to win.With the loss, Tomlin moved to 0-4 with a 10.02 ERA in his last four outings and has allowed 32 home runs this season- the most in the American League.BIG CROWDThe Indians recorded their fourth sellout of the season with a crowd of 33,604 that included several thousand Blue Jays fans.?UP NEXTBlue Jays: RHP Marcus Stroman allowed two runs and struck out eight over 6 1/3 innings in his last start against Houston.?Indians: RHP Corey Kluber got the loss against the Blue Jays on July 3 at Rogers Centre, allowing five runs in 3 1/3 innings. ' ' '