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 U.S. bombs BBC World Affairs Editor 6 Apr 2003 Millions of BBC News viewers and listeners throughout the world have reacted with outrage this morning to the news that a US plane has bombed the Corporation's World Affairs Editor, John Simpson. Mr Simpson received what was described as "minor" injuries – shrapnel wounds in his leg and a bleeding eardrum – and is to continue working. He was travelling with a joint US-Kurd convoy, of which at least 10 people were also killed. Speaking live on BBC News 24 shortly after the attack he described "a scene from hell". A US medic tried to treat him while he was on air but he declined. He later apologised for being "excitable" as his eardrum was bleeding. Mr Simpson is regarded as something of a god among his legions of fans, who are inevitably upset by the attack. One of them, DeadBrain's editor Douglas Ramsbottom, has been saying the word "bastards" repeatedly for the last hour and may now need something to calm him down. Under Article 48 of the Geneva Convention, which all sides have agreed to, it is illegal to deliberately bomb the BBC's World Affairs Editor. The US Air Force has yet to comment officially on the bombing, but a source high in the chain of command told DeadBrain that they did not deliberately target John Simpson. "We were aiming for the Kurdish convoy travelling south towards our forces," he said, adding: "What, they're on our side? Shit." Related articles Bush beats Republican Guard after Florida recount 18 Apr 2003 Bush attempt to play snap with Iraq's most wanted cards fails 17 Apr 2003 US troops find weapons of Mass Disruption 16 Apr 2003 UK: Syria not next on list for invasion 15 Apr 2003 Pentagon to release Iraq sticker album 15 Apr 2003 Iraq Information Minister awarded comedy BAFTA award 14 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: There's nothing wrong with a bit of looting 11 Apr 2003 US to ship in crowds of cheering people for Iraq victory celebrations 10 Apr 2003 Iraq information minister to release single 9 Apr 2003 Iraqis deploy shoes of mass destruction 9 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: Saddam may use WMDs after death 7 Apr 2003 U.S. bombs BBC World Affairs Editor 6 Apr 2003 Baghdad airport captured, tourists expected in weeks 4 Apr 2003 Iraq gun amnesty unsuccessful 3 Apr 2003 Iraq complains of illegal American tactics 1 Apr 2003 Iraqis unimpressed by U.S. replacement for state television 28 Mar 2003 Bush bored with Iraq, declares war on France 27 Mar 2003 U.S. bombs "strategically-important" market 26 Mar 2003 Powell to sell Iraq reconstruction rights on eBay 24 Mar 2003 US to wipe out entire UK armed forces by end 2004 23 Mar 2003 War a ratings winner - better than EastEnders, say fans 22 Mar 2003 Bush achieves war aim #1: Iraq located and bombed 21 Mar 2003 Allied forces encounter "wrong kind of sand" 20 Mar 2003 Shock and awe display not that shocking or awe-inspiring 20 Mar 2003
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