Manhattan subway explosion `was attempted terrorist attack`, says mayor
(The Guardian World News)

Four total injuries reported in blast on subway near Port AuthorityPassengers told by police to `avoid the area´ while subway lines divertedNew York subway explosion - live updatesA 27-year-old man was in custody on Monday after detonating an explosive device in a New York City subway station during the morning commute.The suspect, Akayed Ullah, was one of four people injured in the explosion, which occurred at about 7.20am in a passageway near 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, in midtown Manhattan near Times Square, New York City police said. Continue reading...