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Five killed in blast outside Baghdad's Green Zone

A suicide bomber struck outside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Monday, killing at least five people, police said.

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  • Published: 10:22 November 24, 2008
  • Gulf News

Baghdad: A suicide bomber struck outside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Monday, killing at least five people, police said.

Dozens of others were also injured in the suicide bombing near one of the main entrances to the Green Zone.

Witnesses said they saw a black pillar of smoke rising from the area.

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