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Iraq mayor among dozens wounded in bombing
The mayor of Baquoba was among 34 people wounded in a roadside bombing on Sunday, medical and security sources said.
- Agencies
- Published: 16:04 December 7, 2008
Baquoba: The mayor of Baquoba was among 34 people wounded in a roadside bombing on Sunday, medical and security sources said.
General Raghem Al Omairi, head of military operations in the city, was wounded along with Mayor Abdullah Al Khayali.
Two journalists from Dijla channel, eight policemen, six anti-Al Qaida militiamen and 16 civilians were also among the wounded, medics said.
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