Organisation: Palestine Hotel

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14 killed in Baghdad suicide bombing

A suicide car bomber killed 14 people and wounded 43 outside the Interior Ministry in downtown Baghdad today, police said, a day after an upsurge of violence left more than 50 people dead across the country.

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Six killed in bomb blast

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Baghdad car bombs target foreign journalists' hotel

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Massive bombs breach Baghdad hotel compound

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Hotel comes under attack in Baghdad

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27 die as car bomb destroys Baghdad hotel

Up to 10 dead after Baghdad blast

Up to 10 people were reported to have been killed tonight in a car bomb attack on a hotel in the centre of Baghdad.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2004

Journalists pay heavy toll for working frontlines

War took its toll on journalists in 2003, killing at least 83 reporters and media staff worldwide – 13 more than in 2002, the International Federation of Journalists said today.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2003

Iraqi pipeline blaze blamed on sabotage

An oil pipeline near the northern city of Kirkuk was on fire today and local officials said the blaze may have been caused by sabotage. In Mosul, US troops opened fire after an explosion near a military convoy, witnesses said.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2003

Three US soldiers killed in Iraq

TWO American soldiers were shot dead while waiting in traffic in Mosul yesterday, a day after suicide bombers killed up to 20 people in attacks on two police stations northeast of Baghdad.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2003

Iraq rebels use donkeys as missile launchers

IRAQI rebels combined hi-tech with low-tech yesterday when using donkey carts as launchers in a missile attack on the oil ministry and two Baghdad hotels.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

Donkey cart rockets blast through 'Operation Iron Hammer'

More than a dozen rockets fired from donkey carts slammed into Iraq’s Oil Ministry and two hotels today – in brazen coordinated strikes at Baghdad’s most heavily protected civilian sites.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003

Rockets fired at hotels from donkey carts

Rockets fired from donkey carts slammed into Iraq’s Oil Ministry and two hotels used by US workers and foreign journalists in Baghdad today injuring at least one man.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003

Rocket attack targets Baghdad hotels

At least three rockets slammed into the Palestine and Sheraton hotels in Baghdad early today, causing damage to the buildings that house many US workers and foreign journalists. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003

Huge explosion rocks Baghdad centre

A big explosion rocked central Baghdad tonight and a huge cloud of smoke was seen rising from the direction of Martyrs’ Square, where the American military maintains a base.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2003

Three journalists killed in US attacks

THREE journalists were killed and at least four were injured in three separate attacks in Baghdad

Wed, 09 Apr, 2003

DNA 'needed to verify Saddam's death'

The world will have to wait to find out whether Saddam Hussein died the latest “decapitation” strike against him, a US military commander said today.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2003

Armada of US bombers strikes Baghdad

An armada of B-1, B-2 and B-52 US bombers struck communication and command centres in Baghdad, and cruise missiles set Iraq’s Information Ministry on fire today in the second such attack on the building in two days.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2003