Saddam's compound hit in attacks

Part of Saddam’s “Old Palace” compound, the official seat of government, was hit in tonight's bombing attacks.

Part of Saddam’s “Old Palace” compound, the official seat of government, was hit in tonight's bombing attacks.

The palace proper appeared undamaged but a building next to it was on fire and black smoke billowed from a 10-storey building in another part of the compound.

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