A suicide bomber driving an explosives-laden car killed at least 16 people on Friday at the United Nations compound in the Nigerian capital Abuja, dpa quoted Red Cross officials as reporting. The car crashed through a security gate and was blown up near a main reception area, witnesses said. Though police would not confirm figures, Red Cross workers said at least 16 people were killed and dozens injured. Emergency crews continued to work at the scene, while doctors appealed to the public to donate blood.
