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Mortar blasts rock Baghdad

A series of mortar blasts shook parts of Baghdad tonight.

Mortar blasts rock Baghdad

Mon, 03 Nov, 2003 - 19:55

A series of mortar blasts shook parts of Baghdad tonight.

The five explosions were heard in quick succession after sunset. The US military said three to four mortars were fired from southwestern Baghdad.

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