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Five killed in blast north of Baghdad, says police

An explosion in a crowded market north of Baghdad killed at least five people and wounded seven on Sunday, police said.

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  • Published: 18:25 November 9, 2008
  • Gulf News

Baghdad: An explosion in a crowded market north of Baghdad killed at least five people and wounded seven on Sunday, police said.

The bomb was planted on a motorcycle and exploded in the town of Khalis, 80 km north of Baghdad, police said.

They said the death toll might rise.

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