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Explosion near coalition base in Basra

There has been an explosion near a coalition forces base in central Basra, the Ministry of Defence said tonight.

Explosion near coalition base in Basra

Fri, 29 Aug, 2003 - 20:04

An explosion has taken place near a coalition forces base in central Basra, the Ministry of Defence said tonight.

Major Niall Greenwood, who is based at Basra International Airport, said the incident was under investigation.

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