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Burst of blasts strikes Baghdad's Green Zone
27 Apr 2008 14:55:15 GMT
Source: Reuters
BAGHDAD, April 27 (Reuters) - A barrage of about 10 rockets struck near Baghdad's fortified Green Zone diplomatic and government compound on Sunday evening, Reuters correspondents nearby said.

The rockets could be heard whistling past as they flew in the direction of the riverside compound, where they exploded.


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